FAQ
VOLUNTEER DRIVER
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does a Rides For Ridgefield volunteer driver do?
Who are Rides For Ridgefield riders?
What do I need to do to become a Rides For Ridgefield volunteer driver?
What kind of training do the volunteer drivers receive?
* Volunteer Drivers are required to take a safe driving course such as the National Safety Council’s Defensive Driving Course or the AARP Safe Driving Course, which are available in classroom and online settings. You may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course; consult your insurance agent for details. Volunteer Drivers may waive the safe driving course if their MVR report shows 0 points.
All other training is provided by Rides For Ridgefield.
Why do I need to do all this just to drive?
What commitment do I need to make?
Who decides when and where I drive?
What’s my liability if something untoward happens?
All Rides For Ridgefield volunteer drivers are required to have insurance that meets the State of CT required liability coverage on personal automobile(s) used in the volunteer driver program. As a benefit to our volunteers, we offer additional insurance, at no cost to the volunteers, through CIMA’s Volunteer Insurance Service. The Excess Automobile Liability Insurance policy provides protection for a personal injury or a property damage liability claim arising out of the performance of the registered volunteer’s duties. This coverage is in excess of and non-contributing with any other valid or collectible insurance the volunteer may have.