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 the rest of August:

Corona del Mar: 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 20 and 21, at Oasis Senior Center, 800 Marguerite Ave. For more information, call (714) 644-3244.

Huntington Beach: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 27 and 28, at Humana Hospital, 17772 Beach Blvd. For more information, call (714) 843-5061.

Huntington Beach: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aug. 20 and 27, at Rodgers Senior Center, 1706 Orange Ave. For more information, call (714) 536-9387.

Laguna Beach: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, at Lang Park, 21540 Wesley Drive. For more information, call (714) 497-2441.

Mission Viejo: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., today and Tuesday, at Mission Viejo Community Center, 24932 Oso Viejo Road. For more information, call (714) 348-2063.

Santa Ana: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26 and 28, at United Western Medical Center, 1001 N. Tustin Ave. For more information, call (714) 953-3450.

Tustin: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Aug. 25 and 26, at Tustin Senior Center, 200 South C Street. For more information, call (714) 544-5050.

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