SENIOR DRIVING CLASS IS SCHEDULED IN RAINIER
A senior driving class for those 55 years or older is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18th from 9 AM to 3:00 PM at the Rainier Senior Center. Lunch will be provided for a minimal fee. The cost of the class is $20. Gerald Apple, a traffic safety education teacher in Mason, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Pacific and Lewis county will be instructing the class. Gerry has taught Traffic Safety Education for 55 years and was named the national traffic safety education teacher of the year at the ADTSEA (American Traffic Safety Education Association) conference in Billings, Montana this past summer.
The class is sponsored by the AAA, Washington Traffic Safety Education Association, Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Washington Department of Licensing. The class will include such topics as driving in bad weather, handling emergencies, texting and driving, road rage, roundabouts, reference points, good seeing habits, new traffic laws, prescription drugs, stop positions and pedestrians/bicycles.
Completion of this six hour class will provide a 5 to 10 % reduction on automobile insurance rates for individuals fifty -five years or older for a two to three year period. Participants need to register by calling the Rainier Senior Center (360-446-2258) or texting/calling Gerald Apple at 360-480-5330 or sending him an email at GeraldAppl@yahoo.com. This class will be a very educational, fun and interactive experience.
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