Become a Safer, More Confident Driver
You could also save on auto insurance with the AARP Smart Driver™ online course. In fact, 91% of participants surveyed redeemed their course certificate for a discount.*
Watch this short video to learn more!
Our Smart Driver Online Course Can Help You:
Qualify for a multi-year discount on your auto insurance.†
Refresh your driving skills and your knowledge of the rules — and hazards — of the road.
9 out of 10 drivers report improving their driving confidence after taking the Smart Driver course.*
Learn at your own pace — you'll have 60 days (30 days in CT & NY) to complete the course!
Over 20 million participants and 45+ years of experience building safer, more confident drivers
The AARP Smart Driver course is the nation’s first refresher course specifically designed for drivers age 50 and older. In many states, drivers may benefit from a discount on their auto insurance premium upon completing the course. And you may learn something new along the way. In fact, an evaluation of the course found that 97% of participants reported improving at least one driving behavior after taking the course.††
Course Highlights
The AARP Smart Driver online course covers:
- Research-based safe driving strategies.
- Information on the effects of medication on driving.
- Preventive measures to reduce driver distractions.
- Proper use of safety belts, airbags, anti-lock brakes, and new technology found in cars today.
- Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.
- State-specific rules and regulations in 19 key areas, including construction zones, child safety seats, school buses, cellphone use and more.
- Easy-to-follow format incorporating adult-learning principles.
Complete the course on any device, anytime, anywhere
You can take AARP’s defensive driving course on a smartphone, computer, or tablet at your convenience. You will have a full 60 days from the date of registration (30 days in Connecticut and New York) to complete the course at your own pace.
Will I get an auto insurance discount for completing the course online?
Some states have a law that mandates an automobile insurance discount for anyone completing an approved driver improvement course. Specific state insurance laws vary and individual states may place additional restrictions on eligibility for automobile insurance reductions/discounts. In some states, separate rules may apply to online driver improvement courses. Please consult your insurance agent for applicability in your state.
Help your friends and family become safer drivers
Know someone who could benefit from refreshing their defensive driving skills? Invite them to take the AARP Smart Driver courseDriver Safety Refer A Friend Cp.email.aarp.org and improve their driving confidence. Plus, they may be able to save on auto insurance!
Follow 4 easy steps to see if refreshing your driving skills qualifies you for an auto insurance discount.
Register today for the Smart Driver online course.
Complete the course at your convenience.
Send your course completion certificate to your insurance provider.
See if you qualify for a discount.† Safe travels!
Participants rated the Smart Driver course 4.1 stars.
AARP Smart Driver Online Course
Refresh your driving skills to help you become a safer, more confident driver!
Over 20 million Smart Drivers and counting
*Data derived from online course participants. AARP Research. 2023 AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver™ Course Evaluation. July 2023
**You are able to receive a refund if for any reason you do not complete the course or do not wish to continue it. You will have 60 days (30 days in NY and CT) from the date of registration to request that a refund be credited back to your credit card account.
†Upon completion, you may be eligible to receive an auto insurance discount. Other restrictions may apply. Consult your agent for details.
††Data derived from classroom participants who took part in a survey administered approximately 30 days after the course. Binette, Joanne. Smart Driver Classroom Course Evaluation. Washington, DC: AARP Research, July 2024. https://doi.org/10.26419/res.0...10.26419 Res.00832.001 Doi.org