Health Tip: Sharpen Your Driving Skills

For seniors who haven't taken a driving education class in decades, a refresher course may make them much safer drivers.

AARP.org says the potential benefits of a refresher driving class include:

• Learning to minimize the dangers of blind spots.
• Reminder to maintain a safe distance behind the car in front.
• Safety tips for changing lanes and turning in busy intersections.
• Instruction on using newer safety technology, such as antilock brakes, air bags and safety belts.
• Information of how medications may affect driving.
• Tips on avoiding distracted driving.