Paris, TN – Henry County Medical Center will host an AARP Safe Drivers’ Class Monday and Tuesday, May 14 and 15, 2018 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. in classrooms 2 and 3. A light breakfast will be served, compliments of the hospital. Both sessions must be attended. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members with checks payable to AARP.

Henry County Medical Center offers the class periodically to our Senior Stars program. AARP safe driver’s volunteer teacher, Mary Hershey, conducts the 8-hour course for adults in our area.

What will I learn by taking the course?

How to minimize the effects of dangerous blind spots
How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car
The safest ways to change lanes and make turns at busy intersections
Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes, and new technologies used in cars
Ways to monitor your own and others’ driving skills and capabilities
The effects of medications on driving
The importance of eliminating distractions, such as eating, smoking, and cell-phone use

After completing the course, you will have a greater appreciation of driving challenges and of how you can avoid potential collisions and injuries to yourself and others.

What else do I need to know?

The course is available in classroom and online settings. The cost for the online course is $15.95 for AARP members and $19.95 for non-members.
You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your agent for details.
You may be eligible to receive a discount on roadside assistance plans.
The AARP Driver Safety Program has helped millions of drivers stay safe on the roads since its inception in 1979.
Although it is geared to drivers age 50 and older, the course is open to people of all ages.
AARP membership is not required to take the course.
There is no test to pass.

How can I register?

To register for the class at HCMC, call 731-644-3463 or 800-246-2508 or www.hcmc-tn.org, selecting classes and events. To register for the online course, visit aarpdriversafety.org

You’ll receive a certificate of completion after attending the course. Presenting this to your insurance agent can often result in a reduction in your premiums.

Located in Paris, TN, Henry County Medical Center is a progressive, integrated healthcare organization committed to serving the healthcare needs of Henry County and the adjoining region. Including a 142-bed hospital and other facilities, the medical center provides a variety of outpatient services, as well as inpatient care. Henry County Medical Center is a county-owned and operated nonprofit institution. For more information: www.hcmc-tn.org.