ESTEVAN — Local senior citizens and other mature motorists will get the opportunity to have some tips for when they're behind the wheel during a mature driver refresher course on Oct. 26 at the Estevan 60-and-Over Club's hall in the Estevan Leisure Centre.
The session, which will be hosted by the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC), will begin at 9 a.m. There is no cost to attend the six-hour session but pre-registration is required.
Participants are asked to bring a lunch and refreshments.
The SSC says the mature driver refresher course is strictly informational and offered in a positive, open-class environment. Participants' driver's licences are not affected and there are no required examinations.
According to the SSC, the course helps reinforce safe driving habits. It will increase a motorist's confidence when navigating Saskatchewan's growing traffic numbers, both on municipal roads and on the highways. It provides insight into how to adapt driving habits based on the physical changes the body goes through as it matures.
Some of the topics that the SSC says are discussed in the course are:
•Normal driving situations such as intersections, following distance and maintaining an open "gate" around the vehicle;
•Hazardous driving environments such as skids, head-on collisions, hydroplaning, and how to protect yourself while driving;
•Traffic guidance such as sign recognition and pavement markings;
•Review of safety devices such as seat belts and airbags; and
•Medication awareness, vision, and effective use of your eyes.
People can register online at www.sasksafety.org or by calling 1-855-280-7115.
