55-ALIVE MATURE DRIVING CLASS SCHEDULE

Since 1987, California licensed drivers 55 and older have been entitled to auto insurance premium discounts on liability, medical and collision coverage if every three years they take a state-approved course designed to improve driving skills and promote road safety. Although discounts depend on a person’s driving record and insurance carrier, the law applies to all California automobile insurance companies.

The improvement course is available at private driving schools, public and private colleges and offered by nonprofit organizations at community-based locations. The cost is usually $8. The Department of Motor Vehicles will issue certificates to those who complete the course. The certificate must be submitted to an insurance carrier for discount benefit.

Here is a list of places where classes will be held during January:

Costa Mesa: Jan. 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at 1845 Park Ave. For more information call (714) 645-1032.

Fullerton: Jan. 11 and 18, 6-10 a.m., at Fullerton Senior Center, 340 W. Commonwealth Ave. For more information call (714) 738-6305. Also Jan. 30 and 31, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at St. Jude Hospital, 101 Valencia Mesa Drive. For more information call (714) 871-3280, Ext. 3323.

Huntington Beach: Jan. 25 and 26, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Huntington Beach Civic Center, 2000 Main St. (corner of Yorktown). For more information call (714) 536-9387.

Irvine: Jan. 20 and 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at 3 Sandburg Way. For more information call (714) 733-1568.

La Palma: Jan. 11 and 18, 6-10 a.m., at La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, 7901 Walker St. For more information call (714) 670-6050.

Stanton: Jan. 16 and 17, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at Stanton Recreation and Cultural Center, 11081 Cedar St. For more information call (714) 220-2220.

Seal Beach: Jan. 9 and 16, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at 707 Electric Ave. For more information call (714) 828-8550 or (213) 431-2527.

Source: American Association of Retired Persons