Driving for Seniors

How the California Department of Insurance (CDI) can help: Keeping Your Driver’s License After age 70, you can no longer renew your driver’s license by mail. You must go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You will take a vision test, and you may have to take the written and driving tests. This booklet has many tips to help you be a safe drive and keep your driving license. If you have an accident: You must report accidents right away to law enforcement and to your insurance company. You can order a free brochure from the California Department of Insurance (CDI) called “So You’ve Had an Accident, What’s Next?” It walks you through what you need to do if you have an accident. We are the state agency that regulates insurance companies. We also protect the rights of insurance consumers. We have many brochures on insurance. Please contact us if you are experiencing problems or have questions about auto insurance or other kinds of insurance. Also contact us if: • An insurance agent, broker, or company has treated you unfairly. • You want to check the license of an agent, broker, or company. • You want to check the claims and customer service records of a company. Contact us at: 1-800-927-4357 www.insurance.ca.gov 3