MATURE DRIVER TUNE-UP® COURSES

Our Mature Driver Improvement courses are designed to boost your confidence behind the wheel by keeping you current on California traffic laws and proven defensive driving strategies. The course uses videos, images, and clear, easy-to-read and listen-to content for a simple learning experience.

Topics covered include:

  • How to become a safer, more defensive driver

  • How alcohol and medications can affect your driving ability

  • Proper use of seat belts, child car seats, airbags, anti-lock brakes, and other safety features

  • Ways to reduce and manage blind spots

  • Practical tips for left turns, U-turns, highway driving, and right-of-way decisions

The Initial Course

  • Required if you have never taken a Mature Driver Course before

  • 6.5 hours total, completed at your own pace

  • Start and stop anytime — available 24/7, year-round

  • No deadlines to finish

The Renewal Course

  • For drivers who previously completed a Mature Driver Course with us or another DMV-licensed provider

  • 4 hours total, fully self-paced

  • Start and stop anytime — available 24/7, year-round

If your last Initial or Renewal course was completed more than 4 years ago, you will need to take the Initial Course again.

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California DMV License #MDIP000069

Our Mature Driver Tune-Up (Online) courses are approved and licensed by the California DMV.  Once you complete our course, we email you an individually numbered, Official California DMV Mature Driver Improvement Certificate.  

You do not need to inform the DMV of your course completion. You just provide your certificate to your insurance company to receive your auto insurance discount.

California State-Mandated Senior Discount

According to California State insurance law (Insurance Code Section 11628.3) your auto insurance company must provide drivers 55 years old or older who have a valid California driver's license with a discount on their auto insurance.

Contact your insurance company to learn how much of a discount you will receive over three years.

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RENEWAL VS.
INITIAL COURSE

Course Requirements

  • Initial Course (6.5 hours): Required if you have never taken a Mature Driver Improvement Course.

  • Renewal Course (4 hours): Available if you have previously completed a Mature Driver Course and your certificate is still valid — not more than 4 years old.

  • If you completed a Mature Driver Course from another DMV-licensed provider and your certificate has not expired, you are eligible to take our Renewal Course.

  • If your previous course was for another state, check with your insurance company to confirm whether you qualify for California’s Renewal Course.


MATURE DRIVER VS.
SAFE DRIVER COURSES

Are Mature Driver and Safe Driver Courses the Same?

The Mature Driver Improvement Program is the official California DMV program for drivers 55 and older, designed to improve safety and qualify you for an auto insurance discount. It is not for traffic tickets.

The official DMV certificate you receive after completing a Mature Driver Improvement course is accepted by your insurance company to apply for their Defensive Driver or Safe Driver Discount.

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NO TESTS & NO STRESS


No Tests Required

You don’t need to take or pass any tests — simply complete all course lessons to earn your completion certificate.

  • Optional Final Test: A fully optional test is available at the end for those who want to check their knowledge. It is not required to receive your certificate.

Learn Your Way

  • Listen to the audio, read the course material, and watch the videos — that’s all it takes to earn your certificate.

WHO CAN TAKE THE COURSE?

People 55 years of age or older who have a valid California driver's license can take our courses.

Some insurance companies (AAA), give discounts to people 50 or older. Contact your auto insurance agent to find out if you qualify and learn how much you will save.

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HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?

The Californa DMV mandates the following course lengths:

  • Initial Course: 6.6 hours (400 minutes)
  • Renewal Course: 4 hours (240 minutes)

National courses from the AARP and AAA are longer since they must comply with requirements from multiple other states. AARP's Initial Course is 8 hours long, which is 1.5 hours longer than our course!

HOW MUCH CAN I SAVE?

On average, people save up to 15% a year. The amount of your auto insurance discount will depend on various factors including your insurance company and driving record. 

Your discount is good for a period of three years. After three years, you can take the shorter 'Renewal' course to continue your auto insurance discount.

Contact your insurance company to see if you qualify and learn how much you will save.

SELF-PACED

Take the course on your own schedule. It's easy to stop when you get tired or busy.  Your progress is automatically saved so you start the course where you left off. Because the course isn't timed, and you have unlimited time to finish the course, you don't have to rush or finish it in one sitting!

24/7 Course Access

You get convenient access to the online course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

 

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NO TIMERS OR TIME LIMIT

California DMV License #MDIP000069

Our online Mature Driver Tune-Up courses are approved and licensed by the California DMV. After you successfully complete the course, we email you an individually numbered Official California Mature Driver Improvement Certificate.

  • No need to notify the DMV of your completion

  • Simply provide your certificate to your insurance company to request your discount

California State–Mandated Senior Discount

Under California Insurance Code §11628.3:

  • Drivers age 55+ with a valid California driver’s license are eligible for a mature driver auto insurance discount after completing an approved course

  • Insurance companies are required to offer this discount to eligible drivers

For exact savings and how the discount applies to your policy, contact your insurance company and ask how much you could save over a three-year period.

REQUIRED HARDWARE - No Software Installation Required

All you need to take our course is a computer or tablet with internet access.

  • A smartphone can be used, but it’s not recommended because of the smaller screen size

  • No software or mobile app downloads required

  • No printer needed

  • You can switch between devices — for example, use a computer at work and a tablet at home to complete the course

This flexibility makes it easy to fit the course into your schedule.