Henning Community Education will be hosting a senior driving class on Wednesday, Oct. 5. 

The class will be a review of the Minnesota state laws and road signs, in addition to essential defensive driving techniques that may help participants avoid a crash.  

Participants will learn how to accommodate common age-related changes in vision, hearing, and reaction time. According to the Minnesota state law, people age 55 and older who complete this state-approved defensive driving course are eligible to receive a 10 percent , three-year discount on auto insurance.  

The class consists of lecture, videos, and discussions.  There is no behind-the-wheel driving and no tests. The class is taught by Sheri Siira, a state-approved instructor with over 27 years of experience in training drivers.  

The class is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henning Community Center and the fee is $20. Make checks payable to the Henning Public School. Pre-register and make payment to the Henning Public School by September 30. Contact information: Henning Public School, 500 School Ave., Henning, MN 56551 or by phone at 583-2927, ext. 8000.