SACRAMENTO,
Calif. – As the number of older drivers continues to grow, the California
Highway Patrol (CHP) is determined to help them maintain their driving independence
for as long as they can safely drive. Through
the support of a yearlong federal grant, Keeping Everyone Safe (KEYS) XII,
the CHP will continue its traffic safety program that places an emphasis on roadway
safety and mobility for California’s seniors.
The
overall goal of the grant-funded Age Well, Drive Smart program is to reduce
the number of fatal and injury crashes caused by drivers aged 65 and older. The program focuses on safe driving practices
and current California driving laws. The
curriculum also addresses the physical and mental changes associated with aging
that can affect a person’s driving skills, while offering possible corrective
options.
“As we get older, we gain valuable experience including driving skills. However, age can also introduce new challenges,”
said CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley. “The
Age Well, Drive Smart program is
intended to assist California’s most experienced drivers in evaluating their own
abilities and improving on them.”
To attend a free,
two-hour Age Well, Drive Smart class,
contact the nearest CHP Area
office. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
online courses may be available.
Funding
for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic
Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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mission of the CHP is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and
Security.
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