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In 2000, 1 in 10 drivers was over 70 -- a 36% increase from 1990, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety administration. While some older drivers remain competent, others do not. In 2001 ...
In 1979, AARP introduced the nation's first driver safety course geared towards older adults. AARP Driver Safety, which can be completed in a classroom setting or online, teaches defensive driving techniques and provides "added information on age-related cognitive and physical changes that affect driving". The course is instructed and promoted ...
Driving is said to help older adults stay mobile and independent, but as their age increases the risk of potentially injuring themselves or others significantly increases as well. In 2019, drivers 65 years and older accounted for 8,760 motor vehicle traffic deaths, and 205,691 non-fatal accidents. [4]
The 2024 spring AARP “Smart Driver” senior refresher class is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Watertown Police Department Conference Room, 128 N. Maple.
Next, locate AARP and then click Enroll Now. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate your membership. 2. If you are already an AARP member, indicate this on the Register Now page by clicking the box next to “I’m an existing AARP member." Review your name, address, and email for accuracy.
A driver safety program called the Driver Example Program was developed in 1964 by Chris Imhoff of the (US) National Safety Council. The program instituted a Defensive Driving Course (DDC). Defensive Driving Courses, along with Instructor Development Courses were offered beginning 1964 and 1965, typically through corporate sponsorships.
July 24, 2023 – Pickleball. It’s a new national obsession, the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. And by the end of 2023, it's expected to yield roughly 67,000 emergency department visits ...
A traffic school course can be a good refresher on driver safety rules and state regulations. Once you successfully complete the defensive driving course, the points and citation may be dismissed ...