AARP Smart Driver launches summer series with Henderson dealerships.
Valley Auto Mall dealerships in the Henderson, NV, have partnered with AARP Smart Driver workshops this summer. The weekday and Saturday morning classes are designed to help seniors stay safer on the road. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety reports , while adult drivers may reduce their miles by not driving as much, at night or avoiding highways, there is a dramatic spike in injuries and fatalities for drivers over the age of 65.
“I hear the phrase: I’ve been driving 60 years without a ticket,” says volunteer instructor Sarah Lee Marks, ” however, that doesn’t mean you don’t need a refresher. The changing highway systems, signage, signals and vehicle technology can create issues for us as we age.” Series starts with AARP Smart DriveTEK course June 16th Findlay Acura HendersonThe automotive technology and safety improvements available in today’s vehicles are highlighted in the new AARP Smart DriverTEK 1.5 hour class. The course covers Automatic Braking, Collision control, Blind spot and Lane departure warning systems, Adaptive cruise control, Parking Assist, and more. After the class, guests are given behind the wheel driving demonstrations to experience their newfound knowledge first hand.
“Many of our attendees are thinking about buying or have just bought a new car and need more information on how these features work to save lives,” added Marks.