Safe driving classes to be held in Streator, Ottawa

AARP driver safety classes are scheduled in Streator and Ottawa over the course of the next two weeks.

Classes are scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, and Friday, Oct. 27, at the Illinois Valley Community College’s Ottawa Center, 321 W. Main St. They also are scheduled 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, and Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Liberty Village, 2322 Eastwood Avenue, Streator.

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a classroom and online driver refresher course designed for drivers 50 years and older.

This program aims to help participants retain their driving competency. Call 815-539-7700 to register.

The course will focus on how to navigate changes, reviewing driving strategies, being smart on the road, changing technology, understanding the effects of aging on driving and learning about changes to accept.

At completion of this course, participants will receive a certificate to present to their auto insurance company that may provide them a premium discount. Course fee is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members for materials and payable to AARP. It is free to participants who are enrolled in United Health Care Insurance.