Nov. 28—BEMIDJI — Defensive driving refresher courses will be offered in December at the Bemidji Senior Center and on Zoom.
The four-hour courses are intended for drivers aged 55 and over who want to get a discount on their car insurance or need a refresher course to remain eligible for the discount.
Participants will learn defensive driving tips, law changes, vehicle technology and road safety, according to a news release.
Participants can choose from the following lessons:
Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Bemidji Senior Center, 216 3rd St. NW. The lesson is held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM with a certified instructor from the Precision Driving Center of Minnesota. The cost is $24. To register, visit
driverdiscountprogram.com
or call
1-(888)234-1294
or
(320) 308-1400.
Wednesday, December 11: There is an evening class from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, on zoom. The instructor for this class is retired Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Mike Flatley and the cost is $15. To register, contact
(218) 750-3189
or email
mnflats@hotmail.com.
For more information about Flatley’s upcoming courses, visit
mndefensivedriving.blogspot.com.
To learn more about defensive driving courses in Minnesota or to take an online course, visit
driverdiscountprogram.com.
