Dearborn County Hospital and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will present a new one day Drivers’ Safety Program on Wednesday, September 9, from noon to 4:00 p.m. in the Ohio Room of the hospital.  Led by Pam Puterbaugh, R.N., DCH Occupational Health Nurse, the program allows participants to receive comprehensive instruction, view videos and join group discussions.

No written or driving tests are required and participants will be awarded a certificate of completion.  Drivers 50 years of age and older are eligible to attend.

“Mature drivers are advised to take this class every three years due to changes in state laws regarding driving and because of new technology,” Mrs. Puterbaugh explained.  “Some of the recent updates to the Edition 6 curriculum include how overall fitness affects driving, the challenges of city vs. rural driving and warning signs of unsafe driving.”

The course is designed to help older drivers compensate for age related physical changes and possible declining perceptual skills, and to educate participants about how to reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injury.

Most older drivers do not commit traffic violations such as speeding or drunk or reckless driving.  Some mature drivers may have problems when involved in situations requiring quick responses, full vision and interaction with other motorists.  Typical violations include failure to yield the right-of-way, improper turning, incorrect lane changing, passing and entering/exiting the interstate.

For more information or to receive a registration form, please call the DCH Education Department at (812) 537-8431 or (800) 676-5572, ext. 8431.  The fee for the Drivers’ Safety Program is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members.  Please make your check or money order payable to AARP and send the form and payment to the Dearborn County Hospital Education Department, 600 Wilson Creek Road, Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025.  Participants may also register the day of the program.  AARP members should bring their membership card with them to receive the discount.