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Make your intentions clear behind the wheel

By M.C. ETCHISON
Published September 27, 2005

One way you can avoid crashes is to show drivers and pedestrians what you intend to do. If you are changing lanes, always signal, and check traffic by glancing over your shoulder. When possible, choose routes that are less heavily traveled.

You can learn all about how to avoid accidents and more if you register for one of the AARP classes on safe driving.

The classes are open to drivers over 50. Eligible graduates may earn discounts on insurance rates. The cost is $10 a person. To locate a class near you, choose from the list below or call toll-free 1-888-227-7669 or visit www aarp.org/drive.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an instructor, talk to class instructors for information.

Belleair Bluffs: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8; 2747 Sunset Blvd.; (727) 584-2152.

Belleair Bluffs City Hall: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4-5; 2747 Sunset Blvd.; (727) 584-2152.

Clearwater: Merrill Garden, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17-19; 3141 McMullen-Booth Road; (727) 723-7110.

Clearwater: North Greenwood Library: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19 and 21; 905 N Martin L. King Jr. Ave.; (727) 524-6059.

Clearwater: Countryside Library, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 21; 2440 State Road 580; (727) 442-5776.

Clearwater: Barbee Towers, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24; 1100 Druid Road; (727) 518-9469.

Clearwater: Bayview Gardens, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 20-21; 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.; (727) 791-3661.

Dunedin: Mease Manor, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8; 700 Mease Plaza; (727) 584-5637.

Dunedin: Senior Center, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 10 and 12; 300 Douglas Ave.; (727) 443-0148.

Gulfport: Senior Center, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 4 and 11; 5501 27th Ave. S; (727) 367-4038.

Largo: Community Center, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 6; 65 Fourth St. NW; (727) 596-1365.

Largo: Community Center, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 18 and 20; 65 Fourth St. NW; (727) 596-1365.

Largo: Seminole Assembly of God Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 10600 113th St. N; (727) 391-9788.

Largo: Royal Palms, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 and 12; 200 Lake Ave.; (727) 733-5624.

Largo: St. Jerome Catholic Church: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19 and 21; 10895 Hamlin Blvd.; (727) 596-9394.

Oldsmar: Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 127 State St.; (813) 749-1195.

Palm Harbor: Activity Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 18 and 21; 1500 16th St.; (727) 771-6000.

Palm Harbor: Stratford Court, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 11-12; 45 Katherine Blvd.; (727) 787-1500.

Pinellas Park: Senior Center, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 13-14; 5900 77th Ave. N; (727) 547-6666.

Pinellas Park: Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10-11; 5900 77th Ave. N; (727) 547-6666.

Seminole: Lake Seminole Square, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12-13; 833 Seminole Blvd.; (727) 538-3860.

Seminole: Library at SPC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 5 and 7; 9200 113th St.; (727) 397-6762.

Seminole: Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 17 and 24; 10891 102nd Ave. N; (727) 392-3920.

South Pasadena: Temple Beth-El: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8; 400 Pasadena Ave. S; (727) 360-3971.

St. Pete Beach: Warren Webster Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28-29; 1500 Pass-a-Grille Way; (727) 341-0130.

St. Petersburg: Gee and Sorensen, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 12-13; 3180 30th Ave. N; (727) 546-5778.

St. Petersburg: Roberts Adult Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 and 17; 1330 50th Ave. N; (727) 573-1004.

St. Petersburg: General Hospital, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27-28; 6500 38th Ave. N; toll-free 1-888-741-5122.

St. Petersburg: Azalea Recreation Center, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 and 19; 1600 72nd St. N; (727) 345-1164.

St. Petersburg: Sunshine Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 11-12; 330 Fifth St. N; (727) 893-7622.

St. Petersburg: Blessed Trinity, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 19-20; 1600 54th Ave. S; (727) 547-6666.

Tarpon Springs: Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 27-28; 400 S Walton Ave.; (727) 942-5628.

[Last modified September 26, 2005, 20:31:06]