Free AARP driver safety program offered in Chelsea; founder of Ann Arbor's All Hands Active featured on website slashdot
AARP publicity photo
From a free AARP driving safety class offered in May to the founder of Ann Arbor's All Hands Active "makerspace" being featuerd on the national "news for nerds" website slashdot, here's a roundup of some of the stories posted on AnnArbor.com’s Community Wall over the last few days:
By: shawn personke: AARP Driver Safety Program
Silver Maples will host the AARP Driving Safety Program on May 10 and 11, 2012, from 9 a.m. to noon. AARP is offering this program for free during the month of May. Participants will learn defensive driving techniques, and how to operate vehicles more safely.
By: Hans: AllHandsActive makes slashdot (with link to video)
Josh Williams of DigitalOps and AllHandsActive fame has made the front page of slashdot this morning, with an incredible video interview by SlashdotTV.
By: Janet Hawkins: WCC Students Are Urged To Apply For Their Degree Before They Leave
By: Chris Kochmanski: Saline's DesignHub, Inc. Develops New Website for West Side Montessori of Toledo, OH
By: A2Parks: Superior Greenway grows, partnership protects an additional 100 acres in Superior Township
By: Dawn Farm Education Series: Domestic violence and alcohol/other drug use - is there a relationship?
By: Betty Cummings: Tecumseh Players to Present All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten
By: Ann Arbor Jaycees: The Ann Arbor Jaycees Thank the Community for Celebrating at the Spring Eggstravaganza
By: Friends of the Dexter District Library: Used Book Sale
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Comments
justcurious
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 1:41 p.m.
I'm not convinced that it is the people who have been driving for 50 years (like me) who need the safety course. Poor driving in older folks is more likely due to physical or mental issues, not lack of knowledge. I think the younger distracted drivers could benefit more...following too close, tailgating, speeding, mentally distracted, rushing around late, etc.
justcurious
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 5:41 p.m.
Do they still teach one car length for every 10 miles per hour in driver's ed? It certainly doesn't seem like it. And it isn't only the older drivers who have a hard time with the minuscule roundabouts around here.
local
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 4:02 p.m.
Reminders are always nice, specially when it is free. If Chelsea area doesn't have roundabouts, then they need to take folks to a place to practice those for sure. Or at least talk about the proper way to get in and out of them.
RuralMom
Tue, Apr 17, 2012 : 2:04 p.m.
It never hurts to brush up and see what the newest recommendations are. Things change over time. My Husband does it every so many years for his Motorcycle endorsement, you wouldn't believe what they learn over the course of a few years of compiling statistics that could help you stay safe. We had the kids take the safe driving course thru our insurance company too. You are never to young or old to brush up on skills and have a refresher!