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Driving Class In Newark May Help Save On Insurance: AARP

The AARP will hold a Smart Driver Class in Newark on March 17. It can help some local drivers save money on insurance, organizers say.

NEWARK, NJ — The AARP is offering motorists in the Newark area a chance to brush up on their driving skills, and possibly get a discount on their car insurance while they’re at it.

On Saturday, March 17, the AARP will hold a “Smart Driver Class” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Beth Israel Medical Center, 156 Lyons Avenue in Newark. Participants will receive a certificate on completion of the course that may be good for a premium reduction for three years from their insurance carrier (interested drivers should contact their provider to determine any possible discount).

While it’s designed as a refresher for drivers 50-years-old and over, the class is open to drivers of all ages. In some cases, NJ MVC points can be removed on completion of the class, according to the AARP.

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Pre-registration is required. The fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Contact Amos Britton to register at (908) 926-6771. Attendees should bring lunch.

Learn more about the AARP’s Smart Driver Class, or see additional course locations in New Jersey here.

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