Burns to sponsor safe driving class July 18 at Mainline Senior Center in Cresson
Rep. Frank Burns June 24, 2019 | 9:08 AM
EBENSBURG, June 24 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, will offer a state Transportation Department-approved class at the Mainline Senior Center that could earn participants a 5% automobile insurance discount for three years.
Burns said the discount, mandated by state law, is one benefit of the $16 class, which is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 18. The other benefit from the class is that it helps sharpen awareness for older drivers.
“My office has previously offered these classes and they’ve been well received and well attended,” Burns said. “Any time we can do something to help our seniors save money, while also providing them with ways to stay safer behind the wheel, we’ll do it.”
The Mainline Senior Center is located at 715 Front St. in Cresson. This will be classroom instruction only; no on-the-road driving or classroom testing will occur.
Burns said the course is geared toward mature drivers – those 55 or older – and provides them an opportunity to refresh driving techniques, regain lost confidence and develop a positive driving attitude.
Lunch is also available for a donation to the senior center.
Class size is limited; to register or for more information, please contact Burns’ Portage office at (814) 736-7339.
Interested participants must provide their driver’s license number when registering. Registrations must be received no later than July 12.