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 March:

Corona del Mar: 8 a.m. to noon, March 19 and 20, at Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave. For more information, call (714) 644-3244.

Dana Point: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 24 and 25, at Capo Bay Park and Recreation Center, 34052 Del Obispo St. For more information, call (714) 496-4251.

Huntington Beach: 8 a.m. to noon, March 19 and 26, at Rodgers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave. For more information, call (714) 536-9387.

Huntington Beach: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 26 and 27, at Humana Hospital, 17772 Beach Blvd. For more information, call (714) 843-5061.

Irvine: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 18 and 25, at Irvine Senior Center, No. 3 Sandburg Way. For more information, call (714) 733-1055.

Laguna Niguel: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 26 and 27, at Laguna Niguel Senior Citizen Center, 27261 La Paz Road, Unit 1. For more information, call (714) 362-2807.

Tustin: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., March 30 and 31, at Tustin Area Senior Center, 200 C Street. For more information, call (714) 544-5050.

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