Driver Safety

By Cynthia Pasquale

They came to make sure their cars were adjusted properly to fit them and help keep them safe on the road.

Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. Why? Cars have changed, and so have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. A quick refresh of your skills can help you drive safer and longer. It ensures that you can easily get behind the wheel and go to the doctor, supermarket and to fun social events that keep you active.

AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson welcomed passage of legislation allowing Florida law-enforcement officers to pull over drivers they see texting while driving as an important step toward making Florida safer for people of every age.

Want to sharpen your driving skills and learn the latest in safety technology? AARP Rhode Island offers Driver Safety Refresher Courses and CarFit events.

By Holly Fisher

Upcoming Courses

The state’s open, scenic highways have a downside: one of the highest fatality rates in the nation.

AARP is here to help! We offer a variety of learning opportunities to sharpen your skills and refresh your understanding of the rules of the road. Our newest programs also help optimize your comfort and fit behind the wheel as well as better understanding the high tech features of most newer cars.

By Mac McLean