On Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Mattapoisett Council on Aging is hosting the AARP Driver Safety Course for licensed drivers of any age. Preregistration is required no later than Nov. 4 at noon.

Why take a driver safety course? Because driving has changed since you first got your license, and doing so could save you money.

By taking a driver safety course participants will learn the current rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate a vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment as well as how to manage and accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. There is no test to pass.

Participants may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completion of the course, so consult your agent for details. You might also be eligible to receive a discount on roadside assistance plans. After attending the course you’ll receive a certificate of completion that can be presented to your insurance agent for a possible reduction in your auto insurance premiums.

The cost is $12 for AARP members, $14 for non-members, and free to veterans. Make checks payable to AARP.

There will be a lunch break. Bring your own lunch or pay a separate $3 fee for pizza at the Council on Aging.

Anyone with questions may call Jacqueline Coucci, Council on Aging director, at 508-758-4110.