Driving Course Designed For The 50-Plus Crowd

A driving course designed for drivers over the age of 50 is offered in the Grafton Township offices each day Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16 from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.  Although the course is designed especially for drivers in this age category, all drivers are welcome to participate.

They will learn how to operate their vehicles more safely in today’s increasingly challenging driving environment and receive a thorough review of the “rules of the road,” with an emphasis on safety strategies of defensive driving

Additionally, class participants will also find out how to safely adjust driving to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.

Certificates of completion are provided for those who complete the course. Under Illinois law this entitles a 55 plus year old driver a reduction in auto insurance premiums for three years. A check with the individual insurance company is needed to know the amount of reduction.

This is a two-day course that is open to AARP members and non-members of all ages. There are no tests. But all participants must pre-register. This can be accomplished by sending a check made out to AARP for $14 to Grafton Township Supervisor, Linda Moore,

P.O. Box 37, Huntley, IL 60142

. AARP members receive a $2 discount.

More information is available by contacting the Township Office at 847-669-3328. The program is coordinated by the Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore. Snacks and drinks during the class are sponsored by LMR Healthcare.