Driver Safety

By Danica Lucker

Por Danica Lucker

If you’re looking for a way to give back, AARP Missouri has a volunteer opportunity for you – and at the same time you can help make your communities safer. How?

NEW INTERACTIVE SEMINAR PROMOTES CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS ABOUT OLDER DRIVER SAFETY

El día menos pensado se te puede quedar el carro en el lugar menos indicado y puedes correr peligro – especialmente si te quedas de noche o en el paseo de la autopista donde puedes ser arrollado. ¿Tienes un plan? Ya sea un fallo mecánico, que se caliente el motor o se explote una goma, es importante saber qué hacer. Para ayudarte a tener un plan sigue estos consejos:

You may be seeing signs that their driving skills are not quite what they used to be. Maybe their reflexes have slowed or their vision is not as strong. You are increasingly concerned not just about their personal safety, but also the safety of passengers and other drivers.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

You might be a safe driver but did you know that the way your car “fits” you can also increase your safety?

AARP Michigan is laying the groundwork for a forum to explore how Lansing’s aging population can stay mobile without depending on cars.

Congratulations go out to Doug Masson of Cambridge who was recently recognized as Volunteer of the Year for the Northeast region of the AARP Driver Safety Program. Doug is well deserving of the award and is an example of the kind of volunteer who routinely goes above and beyond -- for both his students and in supporting the statewide program. Dave Peters, former state coordinator for Vermont shared the following upon nominating Doug for this recognition: