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  • May 24, 2012 The first thing you’ll want to do is check the hard drive health, this is done with a process called verification, and it’s quite simple: Launch Disk Utility, found within the /Applications/Utilities folder Select the Mac hard drive from the left side menu and click on the “First Aid” tab.
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Have you ever wondered how your Mac hard drive stacks up to others? The easiest way to find out is through a free benchmark tool called Speed Test, which let.

The AARP Smart Driver™ online course is ${memberPrice} for AARP members and ${nonMemberPrice} for non-members. You may make your payment online using any major credit card through our secure server.

Is it safe to send my credit card information over the Internet?

Due to the sensitive nature of credit card transactions, AARP Driver Safety uses the latest encryption technology to ensure maximum security. Protecting your information is a priority, and we have taken the steps to ensure the safest transaction possible.

AARP Driver Safety uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology to protect the security of your online order information. To check the security of your connection, look at the lower right-hand corner of your browser window after accessing the server. If you see an unbroken key or a closed lock (depending on your browser), then SSL is active and the server is secure. You can also double-check by looking at the URL line of your browser. When accessing a secure server, the first characters of the site address will change from 'http' to 'https.' Some versions of browsers and some firewalls don't permit communication through secure servers. In that case, you won't be able to connect to the server and will not be able to place an order through a secure connection. If you cannot access the secure server for any reason, please register for the course by phone at 1-800-350-7025.

If I can’t finish the course or don’t wish to continue it, will I be able to receive a refund?

You are able to receive a refund if for any reason you do not complete the course or do not wish to continue it. You will have 60 days from the date of registration to request that a refund be credited back to your credit card account. Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds after 60 days and/or after the course completion certificate has been processed. To request a refund, contact Customer Service at 1-800-350-7025 or email customerservice@aarpdriversafety.org. All refunds will be issued within 30 days following receipt of a permissible request for cancellation.

You will need the following information when registering for this course:

  • AARP member number (required for AARP discount)
  • Driver’s license number (required for certificate of course completion)
  • Credit card account information

Why does AARP Driver Safety ask for my driver’s license number and date of birth when I register for the AARP Smart Driver course?

It is the national procedure of AARP Driver Safety to collect the driver’s license information and date of birth of each course participant. This information is required to guard against fraudulent use of the Certificates of Completion and to maintain the integrity of the program in the view of the insurance industry, state departments of motor vehicles, and state insurance commissions.

General Course

How long is this course? What if I cannot finish it in one sitting?

The AARP Smart Driver™ online course is six (6) hours in length. You may complete the course all in one sitting or you can choose to complete the course at your own pace, logging on and off at your convenience. The course will automatically keep track of your progress so that when you log back on, your course will resume from where you left off. You will have 60 days from the time of your registration to complete the course in order to receive a certificate.

Can I start the online version of the AARP Smart Driver course at one location and continue at another?

If you started the course at a computer in one location and want to continue at another, simply log in using your username and password. The online version of the AARP Smart Driver™ course is designed to be convenient. You may take the course at any time from any location on a computer with an Internet connection.

Is this online version of the AARP Smart Driver course narrated or just text?

The online version of the AARP Smart Driver™ course is professionally narrated and animated with graphic illustrations of the concepts being taught.

Quizzes and Exams: Will those be recorded and graded? Can I fail the course?

While there are a number of quizzes contained in the course, they are not graded and will not prevent you from moving forward through the course. However, the quiz results are recorded and shown to you to ensure you are progressing and learning the material presented in the course. The main purpose of these quizzes is to help you feel comfortable understanding the information being presented.

There will also be an ungraded exam at the end of the course, which will also be recorded and summarized for you. Again, the purpose of the exam is to help you feel comfortable with the material. If you do not answer a certain number of questions correctly on this final exam, you may be required to retake the final exam until you have answered the required number of questions correctly. If you are having trouble and are being asked to retake the final exam more than twice, please contact our Customer Support staff at 1-800-350-7025 or customerservice@aarpdriversafety.org for assistance. Our priority is for all our participants to succeed!

Will I get an auto insurance discount for completing the course online?

Some states have a law that mandates that insurers must provide an automobile insurance discount for anyone completing an approved driver improvement course. Specific state insurance laws vary and individual states may place additional restrictions on eligibility for automobile insurance reductions or discounts. In some states, separate rules may apply to online driver improvement courses. Please consult your insurance agent for applicability in your state.

For AARP members with Hartford Insurance: AARP Auto Insurance from the Hartford recognizes the online course for an auto insurance discount in eligible states. Please contact your agent for details.

Your Certificate of Completion will be immediately available for download in PDF format at the conclusion of the course. If you would like to receive a hard copy of your certificate in the mail, you may select your desired shipping method and pay the corresponding fee. (Standard U.S. Mail, FedEx 2Day, Standard Overnight, Priority Overnight.)

Is the Smart Driver™ course the same as the '55 Alive' course?

As rules of the road have changed over the years, so has this course. When AARP began this program in 1979, it was referred to as '55 Alive.' But, over time – and with the development of new content – we felt the name 'Smart Driver' was more appropriate, so a change was made.

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If you get disconnected from your Internet provider for any reason, simply reconnect and log back in to aarpdriversafety.org and start your course again. You can continue the course from where you left off.

What happens if I have problems while taking the course or the system malfunctions for any reason?

Our expertly trained Customer Support staff is ready to help you 7 days per week. You can contact our friendly representatives by phone or email, whichever works better for you.

Speak to a representative: 1-800-350-7025
Email: customerservice@aarpdriversafety.org

System requirements for taking the AARP Smart Driver online course

Browser:

  • Edge, Firefox, and Google Chrome(The AARP Smart Driver online course is compatible with the current and previous version of each browser above.)

Operating System:

  • Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10
  • Mac OS X 10.9 or greater

Hardware:

  • Sound card
  • Speakers or headphones
  • Mouse or other pointing device
  • Screen resolution 1024x768
  • Broadband Internet connection (DSL, T1, cable modem, ISDN)
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When it comes to diagnosing and resolving problems with their computers, most Mac users rely on Disk Utility and the tools that come with Mac OS X. Disk Utility can resolve a number of problems—such as damaged hard drive directory structures and permissions problems with Mac OS X’s system files. However, Disk Utility doesn’t provide overly extensive hard drive repair and management options and it doesn’t provide any data-recovery features. Also, the tools found in Mac OS X’s Utilities folder don’t include extensive diagnostic tools. The limited capabilities of the tools that ship with Mac OS X can be augmented with a number of utilities offering advanced disk management, diagnostic, and repair capabilities. The five tools profiled here each have own particular strengths, but they all offer much greater chances of diagnosing, recovering from, and preventing major hardware, hard drive, or operating system problems.

Data Rescue II

Prosoft’s Data Rescue II is a tool that is designed to do one thing, data recovery, and designed to do it extremely well. Data Rescue II is for situations in which you need to recover critical data that has either been deleted or is stored on a damaged drive. It can work with drives that are failing because of corrupted directory structures (the most common hard drive problem) or because of physical problems with the drive.

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Unlike hard drive repair tools, which work by attempting to repair or rebuild corrupted directory structures, Data Rescue doesn’t make any modifications to a drive. This enables it to have a greater chance of recovering data from a drive than the process of actually trying to repair the drive. Repairing a corrupted hard drive can often be successful, but if it fails, it can also result in further data loss. Data Rescue’s read-only approach means that it often has a better chance of recovering data than other tools.

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Data Rescue ships on bootable CDs for both Power PC and Intel Macs, and it provides both an easy-to-use guided interface and an expert interface for advanced users. When attempting to recover data, it can sort available files by type, making locating and recovering specific items easier. It can be used to clone the contents of a damaged drive during recovery or to allow you to select only the files you need. The one requirement to be aware of is that Data Rescue II will require a second hard drive or partition to recover data to—this is required for its hands-off recovery approach.

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If you are looking for a tool simply to recover data, there is no better tool than Data Rescue II. In fact, the ability to recover data and then simply reformat a problem drive using Disk Utility could provide consumers with a complete disk toolkit solution. The fact that it also offers you the ability to recover deleted files is icing on the cake, particularly for support professionals who often get asked to perform this type of miracle.