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Did the traffic safety education for seniors feel more complicated the more you searched for it?

The 'Senior Traffic Safety Education Guide' is an app designed to help you check essential information at a glance, covering everything from verifying eligibility for mandatory education and application methods to license renewal procedures and insurance premium discount benefits.

Instead of complex legal explanations, we organize the key points step-by-step, allowing even first-time users to quickly grasp the flow.

■ Key Features

● Guidance on Education Eligibility and Renewal Cycles by Age

We distinguish between the legally mandatory education for drivers aged 75 and older (linked to aptitude tests every three years) and the recommended education for drivers aged 65 to 74 (optional enrollment, with insurance premium discount benefits). Based on Article 73 of the Road Traffic Act, you can immediately check whether you are subject to mandatory or recommended education. ● Guide to Cognitive Self-Diagnosis and Dementia Screening

We provide step-by-step guidance on the differences between the CIST test at Public Health Center Dementia Care Centers (free, 1:1 interview) and the online/test center self-diagnosis devices, test items (visual-spatial judgment, attention, and memory), and follow-up procedures after result determination. (Test functions are not provided within the app.)

● Summary of 3 Methods for Applying for and Reserving Training

We explain the procedures for three methods: online (Korea Road Traffic Authority Integrated Civil Service for Safe Driving), telephone (1577-1120), and visiting a driver's license test center nationwide. We also provide information on precautions that are easy to overlook, such as on-site capacity limits and the inability to attend without a reservation.

● Introduction to the 2-Hour Training Course Content

We provide a detailed overview of the course structure for Session 1, "Understanding Aging and Safe Driving" (vision loss, reaction time delay, and cognitive self-diagnosis), and Session 2, "Practical Defensive Driving and Accident Prevention" (types of accidents frequently involving the elderly, the latest revised Road Traffic Act, and ADAS utilization). We also summarize and compare the differences between online education and on-site training at test centers.

● Guide to License Renewal and Aptitude Test Procedures and Required Items

For reference, we summarize the three-step renewal process—CIST test → Traffic Safety Education (2 hours) → Physical Examination (Vision) → License Issuance—along with the passing vision standards by license type (Type 1: 0.8 or higher / Type 2: 0.5 or higher), essential required items, license issuance fees (Korean: 10,000 KRW / English/IC: 15,000 KRW), and whether a health checkup can be substituted.

● Guide to Applying for Auto Insurance Premium Discounts

We provide information on the auto insurance premium discounts (3.6–5.0%, applicable for 2–3 years after completion) available to non-life insurance companies for those aged 65 or older who have completed the education, the four-step application procedure, and a list of major participating insurance companies. We also include information that pro-rata refunds are available for the remaining period for those who are already insured. (In-app insurance application and subscription functions are not provided)

● Guide to Benefits for Voluntary License Surrender

This section summarizes the incentives provided by local governments (100,000 to 300,000 KRW in transportation cards or local currency) for senior drivers aged 65 or older who surrender their licenses via a one-stop application at a local community center, the 4-step application process, and important notes regarding reacquiring the license after surrender.

● Key Summary of Precautions and FAQs

This section summarizes the top 4 key precautions that are easy to overlook, along with 6 frequently asked questions, including automatic license cancellation if more than one year has passed since the aptitude test expired, fines for exceeding the renewal period (30,000 KRW for Class 1, 20,000 KRW for Class 2), the one-year validity period for completed education, and whether to bring the results from the public health center.

■ Disclaimers (Mandatory Notice)

This app is not the official app of the National Police Agency, the Korea Road Traffic Authority, or any other public institution.

The information provided is for general reference only; accuracy, completeness, and timeliness must be verified against data from official agencies. Information within this app does not have any administrative or legal effect.

■ Information Sources

Korea Road Traffic Authority Integrated Civil Service for Safe Driving: https://www.safedriving.or.kr

Korea Road Traffic Authority Senior Driver Education Guide: https://trafficedu.koroad.or.kr

Government 24 Guide: https://plus.gov.kr