Keeping Senior Drivers Safe

What can seniors do to remain safe drivers for as long as possible? What tools can AAA offer to help in that process?

Keeping the Keys Workshop

AAA Tidewater Virginia is dedicated to keeping senior road-users driving as long as safely possible. Maintain your mobility by attending a Keeping the Keys class. This free 90 minute workshop will provide mature drivers with information and resources essential for staying on the road longer and safer! To register for this workshop, contact a Driver Training Specialist at 757-233-3887.

CarFit

How well do you fit your vehicle? Changes in vision, flexibility, strength, and even size and height can reduce a driver's control behind the wheel. Adjusting the fit of a vehicle may compensate for such changes, making the driver more comfortable and responsive. Using a 12 point checklist, a trained CarFit technician will evaluate the "fit" of the vehicle and discuss potential car adjustments and adaptations. The entire check-up process takes about 15 minutes per appointment. For more information, or to sign up for a CarFit, please call 757-233-3888.

Web Resources

The decision to drive or not to drive for a senior is often difficult, www.AAAseniors.com will help you and the senior driver in your life create a plan of action for the inevitable consequences of aging.

Another website for senior drivers, their families, researchers, and alternative transportation providers is www.seniordrivers.org. This site is divided into: Measuring Your Driving Skills, Education and Training, Planning for Continued Mobility, Other Useful Resources, and Researchers.

Senior Defensive Driving Classes (For those 55 and over)

Would you like to use your experience to become a better driver and pay less for you automobile insurance? AAA's Senior Defensive Driving course is a two-day, four hour per day class designed to reduce crashes involving mature drivers by increasing the understanding of how age effects driving decisions, and how these decisions can alter your risk. Popular discussion topics include improved vehicle technologies, changes in the law, and the problem of aggressive drivers.

AAA Senior Defensive Driving classes cover these important aspects of driving:

• SEEING. How to use your eyes effectively. Many drivers don't know how.
• COMMUNICATING. How to "read" traffic and communicate with other drivers.
• ADJUSTING SPEED. Factors that a driver must be aware of to determine safe speed.
• MARGIN OF SAFETY. Keeping a safe cushion between your vehicle and other traffic.
• DRIVING EMERGENCIES. The best way to handle emergency situations.
• AGGRESSIVE DRIVING & ROAD RAGE PREVENTION. How to avoid aggressive drivers and prevent being involved in a dangerous event.

Class Fee: $15 for AAA members or $25 for an AAA member couple. $18 for non-members.

Schedule is subject to change so advance registration is recommended.

Classes are held at AAA Corporate Headquarters:
5366 Virginia Beach Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA. 23462
Call 757 233-3887 or email driverimprovement@aaatidewaterva.com for more information or to pre-register.

The Senior Defensive Driving Course is also available online

Complete this course to receive a certificate of completion which may qualify you for an auto insurance rate discount. Please check with your auto insurance provider for details on discounts and eligibility.

Online Training Benefits:

• It's convenient - You can take our courses from any available Internet connection
• It's easy to use - FREE Live 24-hour customer service and support
• It's flexible - Work at your own Pace...take the course in multiple sessions
• It's affordable - Pricing is $19.95 for non-members and $15.95 for AAA Tidewater members
• Other benefits include - same day processing and available express certificate delivery.