Driver Improvement
NEW! Motorists who receive a citation in Orange, Chatham, Tyrrell, Beaufort, Washington or Hyde counties may avoid getting points on their license by taking an online course with AAA. Visit AAA.com/drivingschool to register today.

Conviction for a traffic ticket received in another state can often be avoided by taking a AAA Driver Improvement Course. Enroll in a class by calling 888-274-4459. AAA member price is $55, nonmembers $65. Classes are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Upcoming dates and locations: Charlotte: March 3, April 7; Hillsborough: March 10, April 14; Winston-Salem: March 17, April 21; Asheville: March 24, April 28

AAA allows motorists with a clean driving record to become AAA Driver Improvement instructors. The weeklong course is $500 and will be held April 2-6 in Charlotte, NC. An eight-hour re-certification course will be held April 13 and is $250. Call 888-274-4459 for registration information.

NOTE: AAA Carolinas reserves the right to cancel any class, upon notification, for any reason.

Driver Education Schools
AAA Carolinas’ Approved Driving School Network certifies schools to teach first time drivers. The following schools meet AAA Carolinas’ criteria for driver’s education: Lord Ashley Driving School, Charleston, SC (843) 824-2040; Baldwin Driver Training, Columbia, SC (803) 786-5230
          
Smart Starts for Teen Drivers
Teaching Your Teens to Drive is a parent/teen DVD and handbook that’s  a good way for parents to get involved with helping their teen become a safer driver. It is designed to help your new driver develop basic vehicle control, positioning and speed adjustment, passing and off-road maneuvers, visual search habits, freeway and night driving, driving on slippery surfaces and reducing risks. (VHS non-members $32.95/members $29.65) (DVD non-members $32.95/members 29.95) Call 888-274-4459 to order.