Formerly "55-Alive," the new Smart Driver four and eight-hour classroom refresher/defensive driving course is designed for qualified drivers 50 and older. There are no tests and membership in AARP is not necessary. All automobile insurance companies doing business in Pennsylvania are required by state law to give a minimum discount of 5 percent to all qualified policy holders age 55 and over who take the course.

Classes are given by trained volunteer instructors.The eight-hour class is given in a two-day period in two four-hour sessions and is required for first timers.The one day, four-hour class is only open to those who provide evidence of taking a class during the previous 36 months. There is a fee and reduced rate for AARP members.Class size is limited and advance reservations are advised to assure placement in class. Call the number listed for reservations or more information for the class of your choice. Bring your driver's license and a pen to class.Upcoming local classes:• 9:30 a.m., Oct. 7, Heritage Hill Senior Community, Weatherly, 570-427-4500, four-hour class• 1 p.m., Oct. 25, Chestnuthill Park Building, Brodheadsville, 570-619-4006, four-hour class• 9 a.m., Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, Blue Mountain Health System, 204 Bank St., Bowmanstown, 610-377-7180, eight-hour class• 9 a.m., Nov. 15 and Nov. 22, Hamilton-Jackson-Pocono Park Office, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, 570-629-0966, eight-hour class• 1 p.m., Dec. 6 and Dec. 13, Chestnuthill Park Building, Brodheadsville, 570-619-4006, eight-hour class