GRANDDRIVER SCHEME TO RETURN TO SUFFOLK
| Published: 3rd March 2008 14:06 |
The GrandDriver scheme, which is designed to refresh and update the driving skills of older drivers, is set to return to Suffolk this summer.
The project is designed to reduce the number of killed and seriously injured older drivers in Suffolk. Findings from the Department for Transport show that a driver over 65 is four times more likely to die as a result of a crash than a younger driver.
The programme is funded by the Department for Transport and is run by the Suffolk County Council Road Safety. The course is expected to run until March 2009 and is offering a free one-day session, which includes:
- a presentation;
- a highway code quiz;
- a cognitive trail test;
- eye sighting screening; and
- a driving assessment with an approved driving instructor.
While the scheme is targeted at drivers over the age of 65, it's hoped that any driver having age related health problems who feels that they could improve their driving is welcome to attend these sessions.
There will be several road shows around the county where people are invited to fill in questionnaires and put their names down to attend the seminars.
If you'd like to apply for a place at one of these sessions, please email: vivienne.carter@csduk.com or write to: Michelle Haward, Road Safety Office, 6 The Churchyard, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1RS.
You can also find more information at: http://www.suffolkroadsafe.net/suffolkroadsafe/adult/older_drivers.php
