CLIPBOARD : 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 driver’s 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 is 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.

Class sizes are limited, so call to reserve a space and to verify class times. Here’s a list of places where classes will be held during November:

Costa Mesa: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 13 and 14, at Costa Mesa Senior Center, 1845 Park Ave. For more information, call (714) 645-1032.

Huntington Beach: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 21 and 22, at Humana Hospital-Huntington Beach, 17772 Beach Blvd. For more information, call (714) 843-5061.

Irvine: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nov. 13 and Nov. 20, at Irvine Senior Center, 3 Sandburg Way. For more information, call (714) 733-1055.

Newport Beach: 8 a.m. to noon, Nov. 14 and 15, at West Newport Senior Center, 883 15th St. For more information, call (714) 644-3240.

Santa Ana: 1 to 5 p.m., Nov. 18 and 19, at Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave. For more information, call (714) 647-5306.

Tustin: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 18 and Nov. 25, at Tustin Area Senior Center, 200 C St. For more information, call (714) 544-5050.

Source: American Assn . of Retired Persons Researched by APRIL D. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times