The Older Drivers Forum in Gloucestershire offer webinars, face-to-face presentations, and point-of-presence at events with practical advice to support mature drivers, their families and health care professionals.
If you can donate to support our voluntary work please click on this link https://tinyurl.com/fr9wktvf
Would you like advice on how to keep driving safely for longer?
Are you considering how to plan for when it is time to retire from driving?
Are you a family member or friend concerned about a mature driver?
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Our next FREE webinar is at 10am on Saturday 31st October 2026
Saturday 31st October 2026
10:00am – 11:00am
We hope you can join our free Zoom webinar. Please save the date.
Reserve your free place: https://tinyurl.com/2w9964yw
If you are not familiar with Zoom webinars, advice is available here: https://tinyurl.com/5ywnp9r7
Why this webinar matters
As the clocks go back, a familiar journey may mean driving in the dark.
Low sun, headlamp glare, rain, fog and icy mornings can make driving more demanding.
So, before the first frosty morning or a challenging drive home, ask yourself: am I prepared for winter driving?
This practical webinar will invite you to think about how you, your vehicle and your journeys are prepared for winter driving.
We will share useful tips and the latest insights to help make these journeys safer, and more relaxed.
If you joined our autumn Driver MOT webinar, there is plenty of fresh content including information about prescription medicines, winter tyres, gritted routes, headlamp glare and advice for EV and hybrid owners preparing for their first winter.
Our aim is to help you stay safe and confident and to keep enjoying the independence that driving brings.
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Your presenters: Alexandra and Nigel Lloyd-Jones, Co-Leads of the Older Drivers Forum in Gloucestershire. Nigel also leads the Gloucestershire Road Safety Partnership’s work to support mature drivers.
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During the webinar we will cover
The Driver: eyesight, medicines, and recognising how winter conditions can affect your confidence. Headlamp glare, what the latest research tells us and practical ways to reduce its impact
The Vehicle: batteries, lights, whether winter tyres could be suitable and what EV and hybrid owners need to consider in their first winter of ownership.
The Journey: choosing the time and route, finding gritting information, and being prepared for weather related delays
Summary notes will be available on our website in the week following the webinar.
Reserve your free place: https://tinyurl.com/2w9964yw
Please share this invitation with family, friends, clubs and community groups.
All our work is voluntary. If you would like to support us, please consider donating: https://tinyurl.com/fr9wktvf
Webinar FAQs
Q: Do I need a zoom licence? A: No, you just click on the link and register
Q: How long is the webinar? A: One hour
Q: Is it recorded? A: We do not have funding to achieve this, but attendees can download information from this website
Q: I am not able to attend this webinar, when is the next one?
A: The next webinar will be on 21 November
Information from previous webinars can be found below.
Driving Safely in Winter – Driving Tips Click here
Driving Safely in Summer – Holiday Driving Tips click here
2025 Mature Driver Frequently Asked Questions Click Here
Advice for Families, Friends and Carers Concerned about a Mature Driver Click here
Biker Aware Click Here
Cyclist Aware Click here
Driving Safely, in Summer – Smoother, Safer, More Efficient Click here
Driving Safely on Longer Summer Journeys Click here
Grandparents – The Road Safety Mentors Click here
Driving Safely in Autumn – Time for a Driving MOT 2026 Click here ………………………………………..
Future Webinar Dates & Registration Links
- 21.11 10am ‘Safe People on the Move. Sharing the Road in Later Life. ‘ https://tinyurl.com/455ttkuh
- 12.12 10am ‘Mature Drivers Top 2026 Questions – Answered. ‘ https://tinyurl.com/2a4z8rm4
Future Event Dates
- 26.10 10-12am Come and meet us in person at the Connecting Communities event ‘Live Longer for Better’ at Gretton Village Hall, Nr Winchcombe GL54 5EP. Meet numerous organisations supporting our older generation.
To book a bespoke presentation for your club or community group and to be added to our database to receive information about future events email odfglos@gmail.com
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All our work in Gloucestershire is voluntary.
If you can donate to support our work please click on this link https://tinyurl.com/fr9wktvf This is our Just Giving campaign page of the Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, GOPA (Charity No: 1124977) under whose charitable status we operate. GOPA are registered for Gift Aid. Thank you.