Driver Safety

AARP Volunteer Receives Community Service Award

Posted on 02/27/2013 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeWe’ve got some really fantastic volunteers in Illinois and around the country. The range of activities they work on is quite stellar. From Driver Safety to Tax Aide, to lobbying down in Springfield,  or assisting with office projects, this organization wouldn’t exist, and wouldn’t have nearly the impact that it does, without help from volunteers. That’s why we’re always excited when volunteer work is honored and recognized! So props to our longtime AARP Driver Safety Program volunteer Stanley Fukai  who …

4 Things I Learned From My Teen’s Driver Safety Program

Posted on 02/21/2013 by | Home & Family blogger | Comments

Home & FamilyMy second child is learning to drive. In our state one of the requirements for driver education is for the student and a parent to attend a 90-minute seminar on safe driving. I’ll admit that I was not looking forward to attending this session, but left having learned far more than I imagined possible. For example, it turns out they no longer teach the same steering wheel or mirror positions from my high school days. Technology and distracted driving is an …

Too Old to Drive? Depends on Which State You Live In

Posted on 09/17/2012 by | Brooklyn, NY | Comments

Home & Family | News RoundupsA recent string of high-profile accidents involving older drivers has stirred up the decades-old debate: How old is too old to drive? Of course there’s no definitive answer — it depends on how physically and cognitively healthy someone remains. But it also depends on where you live: An Associated Press review found a “hodgepodge” of state rules governing older drivers.

What If Safe Driving Was an Olympic Sport?

Posted on 07/30/2012 by | The Road Well Traveled | Comments

Home & Family | Travel | Your LifeCompetition is in the air as the 2012 Summer Olympics have officially kicked off. This year, over 200 countries will compete in 300 events including swimming, basketball, gymnastics and tennis. But at AARP Driver Safety, we can’t help but wonder: what if safe driving was an Olympic sport—which country would take home the gold medal? Which countries have the safest drivers, roads, and why? According to the World Health Organization, the Marshall Islands have the safest roads by far. In 2007, …

Hog Riding AARP Volunteer on a Mission…

Posted on 06/21/2012 by | All the news that matters for Illinoisans over 50. | Comments

Your LifeHey – greetings from Terri Worman, Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach in Illinois. Question: What do Kegel’s Harley-Davidson in Rockford, a royal blue 2012 Street Glide, and the AARP Driver Safety program have in common? The answer is Illinois’ own Driver Safety Zone 5 Coordinator Betty Kraft-Hartman, age 69, from Freeport, IL. Betty has been riding motorcycles since 1978 and has logged 400,000 miles along the way. Her new 2012 Harley Street Glide already has 21,000 miles on …

Five Summer Road Trip Safety Tips

Posted on 06/18/2012 by | The Road Well Traveled | Comments

TravelSummer is the perfect time to gather up your family and embark on an old-fashioned road trip. With falling gas prices and the gorgeous summer sun, more families are planning to buckle up and hit the road. And while getting there is half the fun, making it to your destination safely should always be the first priority. See also: Enter the ‘Dallas’ Travel Adventure Sweeps. You Could Win! Below are five summer road trip tips from AARP Driver Safety, which …

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