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Senior Drivers

Behind the Wheel Driving Lessons

Driving today is more difficult than it has ever been because of more traffic, bigger vehicles, and faster speeds. We know that driving is an important part of your independence, let us help you ensure your safety for yourself and loved ones.

While you may be a good driver, physical changes can affect your ability to drive safely. With our in car lessons we can help your learn how to overcome and adapt to normal age related physical challenges that may affect your driving.

Today’s world is fast, reacting to diverse situations becomes easier when learning how to handle them.

Lessons are conducted from the Suncoast Safety Council in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Palm Harbor, and the AAA Auto Club South office on Westshore Blvd. in Tampa.

Driving Lesson Packages
Number of Lessons
Rate
AAA Rate
1 Lesson
$70 
$63
3 lesson package 
$204
$184
6 lesson package 
$390
$351
8 lesson package
$500 
$450
10 lesson package 
$600 
$540


AAA members receive a 10% discount on all lessons and services

Our one-on-one coaching will help you develop the skills and self-assurance to handle all types of driving situations. If you never drove before or you just want to improve specific driving skills, let us help you. Private lessons are customized to the level of experience and need of each student. A lesson is 1 ½ hours in length. Our lessons focus on the following subjects:

  • How to control the Vehicle
  • Rules of the Road
  • How to Handle Hazardous Conditions
  • Around Town and Highway Driving
  • Defensive Driving
  • Lane Change
  • Turns in residential neighborhoods
  • Night Driving
  • Turns at City Intersections
  • 3 Point Turns
  • Parking includeing Parallel and Diagonal
  • Speed Controls
  • Pulling Into Traffic
  • 3 Part Braking
  • Mirros and Blind Spots
  • Right of Way rules
  • Reactions to Hazards
  • Visual Scanning for Possible Hazzard

While our lessons are for new and experienced drivers, our beginner drivers start with the basics; such as:

  • Starting / Stopping
  • Pulling into traffic
  • City driving
  • Procedures at intersections
  • Turns
  • Straight driving
  • Speed Control
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Parking
  • Interstate driving
  • Time & space management
  • Preparation for road test

 

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Join our friends the Danger Rangers for interactive games and learn more about how to stay safe while having fun.

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Machine Hazards Lurk in Offices Too

From Top Safety May, 2007

Don’t underestimate machine hazards in the office. Pay attention when using paper cutters and machines with feed mechanisms, particularly if you’re wearing loose clothing or dangling jewelry.

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