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Senior Drivers

Coaching the Mature Driver Class – Insurance Discount

Our Mature Driver is 6 hours and was developed by AAA. Our course is held in two 3 hour sessions. There is also an online version available. The course recognizes there are different situations and circumstances that older drivers face. It identifies these conditions and offers recommendations on how to deal with them. Through interactive classroom-based instruction, the program will immerse you in the most up to date information on the mature driver’s education. Focusing on areas such as seeing, adjusting speed, road rage, drowsy driving, prescription medications and driving emergencies.

This class is approved by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles under section 627.0652 of the Florida Statutes. This section states that anyone 55 years of age or older* who successfully completes an approved course is eligible for a discount on their automobile insurance. This discount is approved for a 3 year period.

COST: $20.00 AAA Members: $18

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Online class:

This class is also available online. Take the class in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Available 24/7 at a cost of $14.95 (sorry no AAA discount available due to this reduced cost).

Click here to register for the Mature Driver online class

Returning students, please click here.

Behind the Wheel

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.

AAA Approved Driving School

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

Fees for lessons:

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

1 ½ hour lesson . . . . . . $70.00 AAA Member: $63.00
6 lesson package . . . . . . $390.00 AAA Member: $351.00

Just For Kids - Safety Fun

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

Suncoast Safety Tips

Listen Up

From Top Safety, October 2007

Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common occupational diseases. Always wear your recommended equipment to prevent hearing loss (canal caps, earplugs or earmuffs), which may vary depending on the noise level and work environment. If you are uncertain, ask. If you have to shout over noise to be heard on or off the job, that noise could be damaging your hearing.

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