Organisation: Suffolk County Council
Date uploaded: 20th July 2010
Date published/launched: January 2009
Since 2006 Suffolk County Council's road safety team has been working with older drivers and Cranfield University to develop a package aimed at assisting older drivers to refresh their skills and knowledge and to safely continue their driving careers.
As a result of the funding, and the help of almost 1,000 older drivers, the council is now offering a programme of assessment, education and training.
The programme includes a questionnaire and Driver Diary to be completed at the outset, attending a refresher workshop, optional practical training with a specialist trainer, and completing the questionnaire and Driver Diary again three months after initial registration. Participants also receive a personal driver profile which includes feedback.
The cost of participation is £10 which includes the driver profile, refresher workshop and information folder. Practical training can be arranged using the council’s expert panel of Approved Driving Instructors at a cost of £25 per hour.
For more information contact:
Michelle Haward
T: 01473 265256