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Why did AARP create the driver safety program? The Story Behind the '55 Alive' Course

Launched in 1979 under the name "55 Alive," AARP's Driver Safety Program was the nation's first and largest classroom course designed specifically for drivers aged 50 and older. The program was initiated out of a growing need to address the unique challenges older drivers face and to provide educational resources that had become outdated since many received their initial driver's licenses decades earlier. **Why did AARP create the driver safety program?** AARP's overarching goal was to keep older drivers safe and independent by reinforcing their skills and helping them adapt to the changes that come with age.