CHP offering classes to senior drivers, in hopes of improving safety
The California Highway Patrol is offering a program to senior drivers, to help them drive safer and longer.
The “Age Well, Drive Smart” Program is designed to provide drivers with the keys to stay safe on the road. This program is designed as an educational tool for mature drivers. Topics of discussion will include:
How to tune up driving skills. Refreshing their knowledge of the rules of the road. Learning about normal, age-related physical changes and how to adjust to them When it may be time to limit or stop driving. Understanding the alternatives to driving.
Age Well, Drive Smart classes are approximately two and one-half hours long and are free of charge. These classes are geared toward drivers age 65 and up, but they are open to anyone who feels they can benefit from this information. The CHP has an upcoming class scheduled on Monday, November 6th, 2017 from 11:00am-1:30pm.
The class will be held at the Aptos branch of the Santa Cruz Public Library. The Library is located at 7695 Soquel Dr. in Aptos.
Space in this class is limited. For more details, and to make a reservation, please call the Santa Cruz CHP Office at (831) 662-0511.
