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The Minnesota Highway Safety Center will be offering a 55+ Driver Improvement Course on the following days:

Walker - Wednesday, April 13 (8 hour full course), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Walker Area Community Center, 105 Tower Ave.

Pine River - Tuesday, May 3 (4 hour refresher course), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine River State Bank, 103 Mill St S; Pine River

Wednesday and Thursday, May 4 and 5, (8 hour full course),9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine River State Bank.

Driver Improvement courses are open to the public; pre-registration is requested. A MN Highway Safety & Research Center certified instructor teaches this class. By utilizing the most up-to-date research in the field, participants will be provided the latest information in regards to driver safety, new laws, and vehicle technology.[[In-content Ad]]The fee for the four hour refresher course is $20.00 and the eight hour course is $24.00.

For more information or to register, visit our website at www.mnsafetycenter.org or call TOLL FREE 1-(888)-234-1294

Persons age 55 and older who complete the course qualify for a ten percent discount on their auto insurance premiums for three years, according to Minnesota law. First time participants must complete the initial eight hours of training and a four hour refresher class every three years to maintain the 10 percent discount.

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