The Popular AARP Driver Safety Classes Throughout New Jersey

The AARP Smart Driver class, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. For more than 35 years, the course has taught over 16 million drivers proven safety strategies so they can continue driving safely for as long as possible. Courses are offered in English, Spanish and Chinese in a traditional classroom setting taught by AARP-trained volunteers in NJ, thanks to all the host partners. Classes are offered in English and Spanish for online course.

The Smart Driver class will help you:

Receive a 3-year discount on your auto insurance.

Refresh your driving skills and your knowledge of the rules — and hazards — of the road.

Reduce your chances of receiving a traffic violation or getting into an accident.

The Driver Safety class is recognized as an authorized defensive driving program by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Upon successful completion of this course, licensed drivers of all ages will receive a certificate of completion and may earn an auto insurance premium reduction and a two-point reduction (if applicable). Check with your insurance company or agent for any additional requirements for eligibility.

For a list of class in December, go to https://bit.ly/2NEk0Z7 . Check here for the upcoming course: https://www.aarp.org/findacourse, or call toll-free to 877-846-3299. Course time, dates and locations will be listed along with a phone number, you must call to register.

AARP membership is not required to take the course. Although the course is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages

The classroom class is 6 hours which is usually completed in one or 2 days, costs only $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. The cost for the online course is $19.95 for AARP members and $24.95 for nonmembers.

The program is also in need of volunteers. Become a part of the safe driving solution in your community! Join more than 5,000 AARP Driver Safety volunteers nationwide teaching and organizing the award-winning AARP Smart Drive classroom course curriculum. Sign up to volunteer: https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/volunteer/ or email NJdriversafety@gmail.com for more information

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