AARP Smart Driver Course: Your Ultimate Guide to Safer Driving in Naperville

The AARP Smart Driver Course is the nation’s first and largest refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. By attending this session at the Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, you can update your driving skills, learn new rules of the road, and potentially qualify for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.

Table of Contents

• Event Overview
• Why Attend the AARP Smart Driver Course?
• What You Will Learn
• Venue and Schedule Details
• Registration Information

Event Overview

The AARP Smart Driver Course provides a supportive environment to discuss the effects of aging on driving and how to adjust to these changes. This two-day workshop is essential for anyone looking to maintain their independence and stay safe behind the wheel in the busy streets of Naperville.

Why Attend the AARP Smart Driver Course?

Research indicates that participants in the AARP Smart Driver Course see a measurable improvement in their driving behavior.

• Insurance Discounts: Many Illinois insurance providers offer a mandatory discount for graduates of the AARP Smart Driver Course.
• Modern Safety Tech: Understand how new car technologies, like lane-departure warnings and blind-spot sensors, actually work.
• Confidence: Gain the tools needed to navigate complex intersections and high-traffic areas safely.

What You Will Learn

The curriculum of the AARP Smart Driver Course is based on the latest research in driver safety.

1. Defensive Driving: Techniques to handle aggressive drivers and avoid collisions.
2. Health Factors: How medication, vision, and hearing changes impact your reaction time.
3. Road Rules: Updates on the newest traffic laws and local Naperville ordinances.

Venue and Schedule Details

The course will be held at the centrally located Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, a hub for senior services in our community.

• Dates: Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14, 2026.
• Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Attendance both days is required for certification).
• Location: 305 W. Jackson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540.

Registration and Pricing

While the course is free to attend as part of our community outreach, there is a nominal fee for the classroom materials provided by AARP.

• AARP Members: $20.00
• Non-Members: $25.00

To register, please visit the Naperville Park District portal or contact the Senior Center directly. For more information on national standards, you can visit the official AARP Driver Safety website.

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