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Are your driving skills due for a checkup?
By M.C. ETCHISON
Published October 30, 2005
Age is not the sole indicator that it's time for a senior to quit driving. Other impairments, such as incorrect signaling, trouble making turns, getting lost in familiar places and failing to see traffic lights, can indicate that it's time to get help.
You can learn more about how to assess your driving skills by registering for one of the AARP driver safety programs.
The classes are open to drivers older than 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 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; or visit www aarp.org/drive.
Belleair Bluffs City Hall: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1; 2747 Sunset Blvd.; (727) 584-2152.
Clearwater: North Greenwood Library, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16 and 18; 905 N Martin L. King Jr. Ave.; (727) 524-6059.
Clearwater: Countryside Library, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 18; 2440 State Road 580; (727) 442-5776.
Clearwater: Barbee Towers, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21; 1100 Druid Road; (727) 518-9469.
Clearwater: Bayview Gardens, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 2855 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd.; (727) 791-3661.
Dunedin: Mease Manor, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5 and 12; 700 Mease Plaza; (727) 584-5637.
Dunedin: Senior Center, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 16; 300 Douglas Ave.; (727) 443-0148.
Gulfport: Senior Center, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 1 and 8; 5501 27th Ave. S; (727) 367-4038.
Largo: Community Center, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 3; 65 Fourth St. NW; (727) 596-1365.
Largo: Community Center 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15 and 17; 65 Fourth St. NW; (727) 596-1365.
Largo: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8-9; 11220 Oakhurst Road; (727) 517-8967.
Largo: Royal Palms, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 16; 200 Lake Ave. (727) 733-5624.
Largo: St. Jerome Catholic Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16 and 18; 10895 Hamlin Blvd. (727) 596-9394.
Oldsmar: Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14-15; 127 State St.; (813) 749-1195.
Palm Harbor: Coral Oaks, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 900 W Lake Drive; (727) 787-3333, ext. 319.
Palm Harbor: Activity Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 15 and 18; 1500 16th St.; (727) 771-6000.
Palm Harbor: Stratford Court, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 15-16; 45 Katherine Blvd.; (727) 787-1500.
Pinellas Park: Senior Center, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 5900 77th Ave. N; (727) 547-6666.
Pinellas Park: Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14-15; 5900 77th Ave. N; (727) 547-6666.
Seminole: Library at SPC, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct 31 and Nov. 2; 9200 113th St.; (727) 397-6762.
Seminole: Faith Presbyterian Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 29-30; 11501 Walker Ave.; (727) 399-0646.
St. Pete Beach: Don Vista, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 3300 Gulf Blvd.; (727) 341-0130.
St. Petersburg: Roberts Adult Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 14 and 21; 1330 50th Ave. N; (727) 573-1004.
St. Petersburg: Azalea Recreation Center, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 16; 1600 72nd St. N; (727) 345-1164.
St. Petersburg: Sunshine Senior Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 8-9; 330 Fifth St. N; (727) 893-7622.
St. Petersburg: Blessed Trinity Church, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 16-17; 1600 54th Ave. S; (727) 547-6666.
Tarpon Springs: Community Center, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 17-18; 400 S Walton Ave.; (727) 942-5628.
[Last modified October 28, 2005, 10:00:17]
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