Park Ridge Police will be hosting the AARP Defensive Driving Course for motorists over 55 years of age. The course will be held on Monday August 12, 2013 and Thursday August 15, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. each day in the City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place (City Hall). Participants must attend both sessions, a press release stated.
The fee for AARP members is $12 and $14 for non-members.
Taking the course is an opportunity for motorists to understand the effects of aging on driving, to test reflexes and to learn driving strategies designed to help avoid crashes. The course also can help motorists identify the most common crash situations faced by older drivers, ways to avoid them and will update participant knowledge of today’s traffic laws, the press release stated.
After completing the course, participants might be able to get a discount on their automobile insurance. This may range from 5 percent to 10 percent depending upon the insurance company.
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This course also is recommended for driver’s over 50, however, the insurance benefit might not apply.
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