Mature Driver Improvement Course
PURPOSE
The Mature Driver Improvement Course provides instruction on defensive driving and California motor vehicle laws. During this course, information is provided on the effects that medication, fatigue, alcohol, visual or auditory limitations have on a person's driving ability.
BENEFITS
Mature drivers, 55 or older, who successfully complete an approved Driver Improvement Course can qualify for reduced motor vehicle insurance premiums. California law allows insurance companies to determine the percentage of premium reduction. The insurance carrier can refuse to give a reduced rate to those who have poor driving records. You may wish to ask your insurance company about your eligibility and the amount of discount prior to taking an approved mature Driver Improvement Course.
COURSE TIME AND FEES
Course instruction may be obtained in a classroom or non-classroom setting. Actual classroom time is at least 400 minutes of instruction for the initial course and 240 minutes of instruction for the renewal course, not including registration time, breaks, lunch periods, and issuance of completion certificates. The initial course and renewal course must be separate classes, held at separate times. The maximum fee for the classroom or non-classroom course is $30 plus a $1 charge for a DMV certificate to be presented to your insurer as proof you have completed the course.
List of Approved Mature Driver Improvement Programs
DMV's ROLE
The Traffic Violator School Unit gives the approval to firms who desire to teach the Mature Driver Improvement Course. Requests for approval must be submitted in writing on OL 1002, Application for Approval of Mature Driver Improvement Course. A copy of the proposed lesson plan must also be submitted with this application for approval.
WHERE CAN I OBTAIN APPLICATION FORMS?
All Mature Driver Improvement Program Application forms are available from Sacramento at (916) 229-3127 or from the internet.
WHERE DO I MAIL MY APPLICATION?
Mail all applications, lesson plans and fees for approval to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Traffic Violator School Unit
Attn: Mature Driver Program
P.O. Box 932342 Mail Station L224
Sacramento, CA 94232-5383
ARE THERE FEES REQUIRED BY THE DMV?
Yes. The fees to process the application to teach the Mature Driver Improvement Course are $101. These fees are non-refundable.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, or need assistance in completing this form you may write the TVS Unit at the address above or call them at (916) 229-3127.