AARP driving classes the way to go for seniors
Senior drivers and testing by the Department of Motor Vehicles in Illinois have been much in the news lately. I believe we should all be partners in public safety.
Lifelong learners have an opportunity to take the AARP Smart Driver Course. Naperville Park District recently offered this class to active adults and seniors over 50. Jim Kopchok, an excellent volunteer teacher, illuminated the changes all around us: our bodies and minds, vehicle technology, road engineering, signs and laws.
Change. Change. Change. Fascinating and well worth the brief time commitment. Here are a few of the things I took from the class:
- Birthdays don’t kill, but health conditions can.
- You alone are in charge of your speed.
- Roads are slickest during the first 30 minutes of rain.
- Minimize confusion by preplanning your trip.
- Yielding is as much courtesy as it is law.
What does it cost to own a car? Other transportation options were identified, including Ride Assist Naperville, an initiative of super-senior Bev Frier. Volunteers provide seniors affordable and dependable rides for certain medical appointments.
Enjoy your freedom and navigate change with confidence — sign up for an AARP Smart Driver Course near you.
Mary Lou Wehrli, Naperville
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