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Why Should I Take A Driver Safety Class  
Why Take a Driver Safety Class…
  • To tune up your driving skills and update your knowledge of the rules of the road.
  • Learn about normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to allow for these changes.
  • Reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injury.
  • To drive more safely.
  • To get an insurance discount!

…and what will I learn during the course?

  • To maintain proper following distance at all times.
  • The safest way to change lanes and make turns at intersections.
  • The effects of medications on driving.
  • How to minimize the effect of dangerous blind spots.
  • Limiting distractions such as eating, smoking and talking on the phone while driving.
  • Proper use of safety belts, air bags and anti-lock brakes.
  • How to maintain physical flexibility.
  • How to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities.