CHP to offer free driving class for seniors
The California Highway Patrol in Indio will offer a freedriving class for senior citizens tomorrow.
The “Age Well, Drive Smart” class begins at 10 a.m. at the CHP officeat 79-650 Varner Road. The program is designed to give older drivers tips ondriving safer and driving longer, according to CHP Officer Mike Radford.
Discussion topics include:
— how to tune up driving skills;
— refreshing knowledge of the rules of the road;
— learning about normal, age-related physical changes and how to adjustto them;
— when it may be time to limit or stop driving; and
— alternatives to driving.
Participants can ask questions and get information on localtransportation options, Radford said.
Reservations are required and participants will receive a certificateupon completion of the class.
To register, call (760) 772-8911.
