Driver improvement program offered

The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Refresher Course on Tuesday, April 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Parkers Prairie High School, located on Highway 29.

The Driver Improvement course is open to the public; pre-registration is requested. A Minnesota Highway Safety and Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver safety, new laws, and vehicle technology.

The fee for the four hour refresher course is $20. For more information or to register, visit the website www.mnsafetycenter.org or call toll free 1-888-234-1294.

Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a 10 percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10 percent discount.

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