Washington Seniors Collision Prevention Course

Washington Safe Driver Course for Seniors Program

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Washington Safe Driving for Seniors

Washington Seniors Collision Prevention Course

Senior drivers age 55 and over can take the Washington Collision Prevention course,, also know as Safe Driving for Seniors program online for a auto insurance discount.

A ValuePenguin article states that many insurance companies provide discounts to drivers who take defensive driving classes, and the discounts typically range from 5% to 20% off your existing car insurance premium.

WalletHub has a reference article, as well as Nasdaq also.

Washington Mature Driver Improvement

Seniors Age 55+ Crash/Accident/Collision Prevention Class

Washington State Safe Driver Course for seniors

Washington Collision Prevention Program

If you're a licensed driver age 55 or over, consider taking a seniors collision prevention course to:

Learn about normal age-related physical changes, and how to adapt your driving to allow for these changes.
Update your knowledge of the rules of the road and good driving skills.
Reduce your chances of being in a collision and being injured or getting a ticket.
Learn to drive more safely.
Get a car insurance discount.

What you'll learn

The effects of aging on your driving.
Driver problem areas such as yielding the right of way, speeding, following distances, sharing the road, road signs, and signals.
How to limit your distractions.
How to properly use safety restraints (seat belts, air bags).
What effects medications and alcohol can have on your driving.
The importance of maintaining a safe vehicle.

How to apply for an insurance discount

After you've completed the 8-hour collision prevention course, you'll be issued a certificate. Contact your insurance company to get instructions about how to send them the certificate or find out what your insurance rate reduction will be.

This defensive driving course is for Car and Auto Insurance Discounts for many states. After completion of this course, you will get a certificate either by mail or direct download (for some states) to forward to your insurance company or agent. See your auto or car insurance policy for additional details. Discounts provided by auto insurance, if any, vary by company and policy.

While a defensive driving class usually costs from $20 to $59, a course that reduces driving points may be more. Check with your insurer or state department of motor vehicles to get the exact cost and where you can take the course, whether in a classroom or online.

Most companies and states will allow you to renew the training (and discount) every (3) three years.