| It has been shown in studies have found that | | | | classes. If senior citzens take these classes it is |
| drivers who are 75 and older have one of the | | | | possible that they could get a discount on their |
| highest rates of fatal daytime accidents. | | | | auto insurance. The classes are designed to bring |
| Often, senior drivers who are involved in | | | | older drivers up to speed on new traffic laws, |
| accidents had no idea that their driving abilities had | | | | rules of the road and defensive driving techniques. |
| gradually become impaired over the years. An | | | | No test is required to graduate and everyone |
| accident is often the first indication that an elderly | | | | who enters the course leaves with a certificate. |
| person should stop driving. Until one occurs, senior | | | | AARP offers some great Senior Auto Insurance |
| drivers are reluctant to give up their | | | | Benefits |
| independence. | | | | These can include: |
| Because of this, it's important that senior drivers | | | | A New Car Replacement Guarantee |
| stay proactively involved in keeping their driving | | | | A Warrantee for Lifetime Repair |
| skills sharp. | | | | Lifetime ability to renew your policy |
| That is why a lot of states require taking a | | | | Fast, no-hassle claim paymentsand Online |
| drivers safety course after a certain age. It can | | | | Customer Service Center for claim reporting, bill |
| save you money if you are a senior and are with | | | | payments and more. |
| an auto insurance company that gives senior | | | | AARP also offers 55 ALIVE, mature driving |
| citizens discounts on their auto insurance.. A lot of | | | | courses through local AARP chapters. Many |
| the major auto carriers will increase your | | | | insurance companies offer subscriber discounts |
| premium after age 50-55. | | | | with proof of course completion. Just be sure to |
| It was announced recently that AARP and | | | | check eligibility rules because these discounts are |
| Intermountain Healthcare have joined forces to | | | | not provided with every auto insurance carrier. |
| offer US citizens aged 50 and older two four-hour | | | | |