AARP to host rescheduled driver safety program in Peru

AARP is hosting a driver safety program in Peru rescheduled from earlier this month.

The program will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, and Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Bridges Senior Center, 809 21st St.

Call 815-431-8034 to register. Participants must attend both days of the course.

The course initially was scheduled earlier in January, but it was postponed because of weather conditions.

The AARP driver safety program is a classroom and online driver refresher course designed for drivers who are 50 and older. The program aims to help participants retain their driving competency.

The course will focus on how to navigate changes by reviewing driving strategies, educating attendees on how to be smart on the road, examining changing technology, teaching about the effects of aging on driving and learning about changes aging residents need to accept.

Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate to present to their auto insurance company that may entitle them to a premium discount.

The course fee for materials is $20 for AARP members and $25 for nonmembers. The course is free to participants who are enrolled in United Healthcare insurance.