An upcoming safe driving course conducted by AAA-Alabama will allow Birmingham area drivers age 55 and older to sharpen their driving safety skills and save money on auto insurance.
This is a great opportunity for mature drivers to refresh their driving knowledge and learn some terrific defensive driving techniques. Alabama law requires auto insurance providers to award a discount to anyone who takes this class, age 55 and older. Typical insurance discounts range between 5 and 10 percent and the certification is valid for three years.
While the class is favored by senior drivers, it’s also a great class for teenagers or other novice drivers. It gives a unique prospective on defensive driving and is open to drivers of all ages. The one-day Safe Driving for Mature Operators class will be held on Thursday, January 8th from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the AAA State Headquarters building at 2400 Acton Road, in Birmingham. The cost is $25 for AAA members and $30 for non-members. The deadline for registration is Wednesday, January 7th.
“This is a very interesting and thought provoking class that everyone should take at some point,” says AAA Alabama spokesperson Clay Ingram. “The way we drive has changed quite a bit in recent years. With this class, drivers have the opportunity to learn some valuable defensive driving techniques, which will not only make them safer drivers, but will also earn them a discount on their automobile insurance at a time when everyone is trying to save money.”
Approved by the State of Alabama and taught by a certified instructor, Safe Driving for Mature Operators qualifies eligible drivers for a premium reduction on their current automobile insurance. The course is tailored to meet the unique needs of older drivers, and includes information on reaction time, road risks, sight, and hearing. There is no test and no driving in the course.
With 11 offices across Alabama and more than 1000 offices nationwide, AAA is North America’s largest motoring and leisure travel organization, providing its more than 54 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers.
Enrollment for classes is limited. To register, call AAA Alabama, at (205) 444-8885 or visit www.AAA.com.
