Gloucester Township Police Traffic Safety Tip: Mature Driver Program

The Gloucester Township Police Department issued the following tip as part of its ongoing traffic safety tips of the month:

Mature Driver Program

A mature driver should constantly re-evaluate his or her driving skills. Driver improvement courses are available to mature drivers at various driving schools or through specific organizations.

For example, the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) officers 55 Alive, a motorist improvement course that is specifically designed for motorist age 50 and older.  The eight hour course helps motorist refine existing skills and develop safe defensive driving techniques.  An added bonus is that in New Jersey, the course may qualify motorist who successfully complete the course to a minimum five percent vehicle insurance discount.

To find out more about this course, call AARP toll free at 888-227-7669. Check with the insurance companies about how completing the course will affect a premium.

Additional information can also be found at www.njmvc.gov or by contacting the Gloucester Township Police Traffic Services Bureau at 856-374-5715 or by email at police@gtpolice.com.

The complete electronic version of the driver manual can be found at http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/About/manuals.htm. Paper copies can be obtained from your local motor vehicle commission facility.