Cornell Cooperative Extension

Tompkins County
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AARP Smart Driver 1 Day Course

  • Saturday, September 23, 2023, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Way2Go, in partnership with AARP, offers the nationally recognized AARP Smart Driver Course. The course is designed to meet the needs of older drivers, but it is suitable for drivers of all ages and is open to the general public.

  • This class is offered over 1 single Day, for a total of 6 hours of coursework and a break for lunch. Participants must attend the FULL session and bring their driver’s license and AARP card (if a member) to class.
  • YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER TO HOLD YOUR SEAT. PRE-REGISTER online or by calling RJ at CCE-Tompkins (607) 272-2292. Provide your name and contact information, and we will register you by entering the information you give us over the phone.
  • Cost is $25 (AARP members), $30 (non-members). Bring your payment to the class in the form of check or money order made out to AARP. Bring verification of your AARP membership (card or number).

This is an in-person event, so please monitor your own health needs and be mindful of other participants and staff joining us. (We will be offering this course again, so anyone needing to reschedule will be prioritized for a future offering). Masks will be available at the door.

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Fee

$25 (AARP members), $30 (non-members). Pay by check or money order payable to AARP.

Register

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Contact

RJ Isley
Transportation Educator
rsi22@cornell.edu
(607) 272-2292 ext. 184

Location

CCE-Tompkins Education Center
615 Willow Avenue
Ithaca, NY 14850-3555

Last updated September 7, 2023

About the Course

Completing the AARP Smart Driver Courses will make participants eligible for the Safe Driving certification and point reduction. The fee is $25 for AARP members and $30 for non-members, payable by check or money order at the event.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the largest and oldest driver safety program for people age 50 or older and is changing the driving behaviors of course participants. Annual participant surveys reveal that almost all participants (93%) had changed at least one of their key driving behaviors as a result of the course. Many reported changing multiple behaviors. The most common changed behaviors were: always checking blind spots (73%), maintaining following distance and space cushion (65%); and paying more attention when entering or exiting highways (60%). Further, 79% felt the information they learned prevented them from being in a crash. Most participants have taken the DSP course more than one time.

 

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