AARP Smart Driver Course

Name: AARP Smart Driver Course
Start: 2024-11-04T10:00:00-05:00
Location: 70 S US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030

Schedule

Mon Nov 04 2024 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

70 S US Highway 45, Grayslake, IL, United States, Illinois 60030 | Grayslake, IL

AARP Smart Driver Course
The Lake County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that our organization will be offering an AARP Smart Driver Course. This course are open to Lake County Farm Bureau members, and will take place on Tuesday November 5th and Thursday November 7th from 9:00 to 1:00 on each day. The two-day course will be held at the Lake County Farm Bureau office located at 70 US Hwy 45 in Grayslake.
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Since 1979, the course has helped more than 15 million drivers learn research-based tips to adapt their driving to compensate for physical and cognitive changes that may occur with aging. Plus, you may qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course. (check with your COUNTRY Financial Representative for details)
The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s largest driver safety course, and is designed especially for drivers age 50 and older. By taking the AARP Smart Driver Course you will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment. In addition you will learn:
• How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots
• How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car
• The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections
• Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, and new technology found in today’s vehicles
• Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities
• The effects of medication on driving
• The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and using a cell phone
The cost of this course is $20 for AARP members, and $25 for non AARP members. Participants pay for the course on the day of the event in either cash, or a check made out to AARP. If you would like to sign up to attend this two day course contact Information Director Andy Blaul by phone at 847-223-6506, or via email at [email protected]. Space for this program is limited, and capacity crowds were reached the last few times this course was held at the Farm Bureau, so reserve your spot today!