A new AARP Smart Driver course is being offered. This class is designed for drivers over the age of 50 to assist them in becoming safer drivers. Completion of the course qualifies those students to receive an automobile insurance discount in Arkansas.
The course teaches current traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and how to operate a vehicle more safely. The course also teaches how to manage common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.
The course length is four hours. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. AARP members should provide their membership card and membership number. Reservations are required, so call the number listed for the class.
The classes being offered nearby are:
• Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m. -- Village Insurance, 2860 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, 479-855-3076
• Dec. 15, 9 a.m. -- Mercy Clinic Community Room, 1 Mercy Way, Bella Vista, 479-855-3076
• Jan. 10, 2017, 8:30 a.m. -- Village Insurance, 2860 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, 479-855-3076
• Jan. 18, 2017, 11 a.m. -- Schmieding Senior Center, 2422 N. Thompson St., Springdale, 479-751-3043
• Jan. 21, 2017, 9 a.m. -- Village Insurance, 2860 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista, 479-855-3076.
Community on 12/07/2016