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Tag Archives: Senior drivers
Discussing safety on Highway 17
The Santa Cruz County Traffic Operations Oversight Committee and Safe on 17 Task force will meet 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday at at the San Jose area CHP office, at 2020 Junction Ave., to discuss safety efforts along Highway 17. The group, … Continue reading
Posted in 511, bicycle, Caltrans, CHP, congestion, Driver safety, Highway 1, Highway 17, law enforcement, pedestrians, public transportation, road conditions, San Jose, Senior drivers, seniors, speed, Speed limit, Traffic collisions, Traffic Enforcement, traffic laws, transportation, transportation projects, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, Caltrans, CHP, collisions, congestion, drive, drivers, driving, FSP, Laurel Curve, Laurel Road, safety, SCCRTC, Senior drivers, seniors, traffic, traffic laws, transportation
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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
Posted in AARP, Santa Cruz, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, driver education, Senior drivers, transportation
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Reporting loved ones who probably should not be driving the DMV
If you are worried about the driving capabilities of a senior loved one, there is help. You can try consulting with a senior driver Ombudsman who may want to chat with or write a letter to the driver you are … Continue reading
Posted in DMV, driver education, driver license, Driver safety, Senior drivers, seniors, Uncategorized
Tagged Ask the DMV, DMV, Senior drivers, seniors
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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
Tagged AARP, driver education, Driver safety, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, transportation, watsonville
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Distracted driving, cell phone use behind the wheel means less brain power for driving
Recently, Street Smarts received a letter from a reader who wanted to spread the word about the dangers of tailgating and, more specifically, driving while texting and/or talking on cell phones – even while using hands-free capabilities. You see, she … Continue reading
Posted in cell phones, distracted drivers, driver education, Driver safety, inattentive drivers, Intersection, Office of Traffic Safety, Public safety, Red light runners, Senior drivers, tailgating, teen drivers, texting, Traffic collisions, traffic laws, traffic light, traffic safety, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged cell phones, distracted driving, driver education, Driver safety, OTS, Senior drivers, tailgating, teen drivers, traffic safety
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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
Posted in AARP, CHP, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, teen drivers, transportation, Uncategorized
Tagged AARP, CHP, driver education, Driver safety, Senior drivers, teen drivers, transportation
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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
Who’s supposed to be in the bicycle lane?, reader asks
Dear Street Smarts, Q: Who is allowed to use bike lanes? I frequently see uses other then bikes when there is a sidewalk available. I see lot of skateboarders, many in dangerous situations. I also see people walking, walking in … Continue reading
Posted in Aptos, bicycle, Bicycling, bike lanes, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, driver education, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, sidewalks, Uncategorized
Tagged Aptos, bicycles, bike lanes, bike safety, California Vehicle Code, driver education, pedestrians, Santa Cruz, Senior drivers, sidewalks, traffic laws, watsonville
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