With the summer driving season upon us, the Senior Connection program is highlighting senior safe driving resources. The following resources can help seniors cope with driving issues.
AARP Smart Driver Course
For years AARP has offered a course for senior drivers wanting to brush up on their driving knowledge and get a discount on their auto insurance. The course covers new laws and defensive driving techniques with the focus on senior driver safety issues. Courses are available throughout the year in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. For more information call the Senior Connection Program.
DMV Programs For Safe Driving
The DMV has two programs to promote safe driving.
The Potentially Unsafe Driver Report allows any person to report drivers who they believe to be potentially unsafe due to a physical or mental condition. Once the report is received the DMV evaluate the claim and can call the driver in for a re-evaluation of his/ her driving skills.
The DMV also has the Senior Ombudsman Program to help seniors who have lost or may be at risk of losing a drivers license. The Senior Ombudsman helps seniors to navigate the system from re-evaluation and appeals and can help the senior identify resources to cope with the loss of driving privileges.
For more information on these programs or to discuss resources for a specific senior, contact the Senior Connection Program.