Driving programs seniors

The aging baby boomer generation is the fastest-growing demographic in the U. By , there will be more than 70 million people age 65 and older, and approximately percent of them will be licensed to drive.

Senior drivers are among the safest drivers on the road and often reduce their risk of injury by wearing safety belts, not drinking and driving and by observing speed limits; however, seniors are more likely to be injured or killed in a crash due to age-related fragility. With the exception of teenagers, seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile driven.

As we age, our ability to drive safely is affected by natural changes to our bodies over time. AAA is dedicated to keeping seniors driving for as long as safely possible. If you're a returning student who enrolled in the Roadwise Driver online course before December 11, , you can log in to access the course.

Maintain your mobility by attending a minute Keeping the Keys workshop. This free workshop helps provide mature drivers with the information and resources essential for staying on the road. Learn more. Classes are provided in a group setting to senior centers and other groups of mature drivers. This 3-, 4-, or 8-hour course reinforces defensive driving techniques and general safety rules.

Classes are arranged by request. This class is designed to help reduce crashes involving drivers 55 and older. The sessions are 4 hours per day and cover topics such as how to use your eyes effectively, how to "read" traffic, how to avoid aggressive drivers, and more. The course is still available online for members and non-members. The course is designed to benefit drivers over 55 and may qualify you for an insurance discount.

Call to enroll. The 4-hour Roadwise Driver classroom course is designed for drivers 55 and older who want to maintain their driving ability. This course qualifies for the mandatory auto insurance premium discount for safe, mature drivers in Maine. Register for a class. It takes the driver along a route that gives the instructor an opportunity to observe performance in various situations.

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