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Category Archives: AARP
AARP offers driver class in January
Start off the new year knowing the rules of the road and how aging impacts one’s ability to drive. The local chapter of AARP is offering its Driver Safety Program at the Louden Nelson Senior Center, 301 Center St., Santa … Continue reading
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Tagged AARP, driver education, Senior drivers, transportation
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Left turn from far right lane on Clares onto 41st illegal
Dear Street Smarts, Q: I found it interesting that in your column, Thursday, Oct. 4, nothing was mentioned about the left turn from Clares Street onto 41st Avenue coming from Trader Joe’s. This also changed in July. Now, it’s not … Continue reading
AARP Driver Safety course offerings for August
Motorists who have been driving for decades and wish to brush up on the rules of the road, as well as learn how aging and medications impact their skills behind the wheel can sign up for AARP Driver Safety course. … Continue reading
Posted in AARP, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, Uncategorized, watsonville
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AARP Driver Safety course offered Saturday
Experienced drivers seeking to brush up on the rules of the road, as well as learn how aging and medications impact their motoring skills can sign up for this month’s AARP Driver Safety course. The two-part class will begin at … Continue reading
Two driving courses aim to help young and young at heart navigate roads safely
Driving information courses abound in Santa Cruz for new and experienced motorists seeking knowledge about the challenges their age group faces while behind the wheel. The AARP is offering its senior driver course 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 and Friday, … Continue reading
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Obeying traffic laws will make Santa Cruz County roads safer for cyclists
The Santa Cruz community may have gotten a silver medal on the League of American Bicyclists’ list of Bicycle Friendly Communities, but riding a bike around the county seems to be getting more dangerous, according to statistics from the California … Continue reading
AARP offers senior driving course in January
Seniors seeking to stay current on road rules, as well as learn how aging can impact their driving abilities can attend the AARP’s January 10 and 17 Driver Safety Program. Attending both four hour sessions, which begin at 12:30 p.m., … Continue reading
AARP safe driving course for seniors schedule for first half of New Year
Fred Dunn-Ruiz of the local chapter of the AARP’s Driver Safety Program has released the senior driver safety course dates for the first five months of 2011. The classes will occur from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Louden Nelson … Continue reading
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The street smarts of allowing extra space between you and other road users
The California Driver Handbook instructs drivers to make sure they have plenty of room to make various movements, such as turns and lane changes. Today, Street Smarts urges motorists to follow the other part of that rule, too, and allow … Continue reading
Posted in AARP, California Driver Handbook, DMV, highways, school bus, Senior drivers, Uncategorized
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Senior traffic deaths down, DMV cites senior driver-oriented Web links for keeping older drivers behind the wheel
The rate of older drivers being involved in fatal traffic collisions is down statewide and the California Department of Motor Vehicles says its online programs have played a roll in that. This summer, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported … Continue reading
Posted in AARP, CHP, consumer affairs, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, CHP, consumer affairs, DMV, driver education, Driver safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, Traffic collisions, traffic laws
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