The Rainier Senior Center is hosting a senior driving class from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Rainier Senior Center. The cost of the class is $15.
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate at the end of class that will give them a 5 percent to 10 percent discount on automobile insurance over a two- to three-year period.
This class is endorsed by the Washington Traffic Safety Education Association (WTSEA), the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), American Automobile Association (AAA) and the Department of Licensing (DOL).
People must be 55 years old or older to take this class. A “no-host” lunch will be available.
The instructor is Gerald Apple who has taught traffic safety education in public schools for 54 years and also provides the DOL written and road tests in several commercial schools, according to a press release. Last year he was named the national Traffic Safety Education Teacher of the Year by the American Driver Training Safety Education Association (ADTSEA).
The class will cover topics such as texting and driving and other new traffic laws, driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, freeway driving, stop positions, reference points, what to do in case of a collision, road rage, drowsy driving, roundabouts, new traffic signals, head checks, parking maneuvers, insurance, prescription drugs and new vehicle technology.
Other guest speakers are from the Washington State Patrol and Operation Lifesaver.
Register at the Rainier Senior Center, 360-446-2258.
