Lock-down support
During these difficult times then we have created four safety bulletins providing advice for older drivers during the lock-down period. They are in easy to read, print or download PDF’s.
Part 1: Car Care during lock-down – Click here to open
Part 2: Maintaining Driving Skills during lock-down – Click here to open
Part 3: Getting back on the road – Click here to open
Part 4: Living without a car, post lock-down – Click here to open
Click here for quick guide on Hampshire schemes
If you don’t have a medical condition which affects your driving then the forum recommend the following assessments:
Click here to see the list of notifiable medical conditions
https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving
If you do have a medical condition that may affect your driving then see Wessex DriveAbility assessment at the bottom of the this page
Click here to see the ‘Cost Calculator‘ to estimate how much it costs to run your car and how much you would need to spend on public transport
If you live in Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, Wiltshire or Berkshire then why not have a look at the ‘Going Car Free‘ web site. You can additionally Contact them by:
Tel: 02380 554100
E-Mail: hello@goingcarfree.com
Driver Skills Scheme 60+
Hampshire County Council operate a driving appraisal scheme for Hampshire residents called the ‘Driver Skills Scheme 60+’. The appraisal takes place from the person’s home using their own car and is delivered by specially selected and trained Driving Standards Agency (DSA) Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) who have a good understanding of the needs of experienced drivers.
Click here for more information.
Isle of Wight – Older Driver Appraisal Scheme
The Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue service offers the the Older Drivers Appraisal Scheme based on the island. The appraisal is confidential and will take place on roads you know, in your car, and tailored to your needs to help you carry on driving safely for longer.
Click here for more information
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM)
Offer a number of courses to give assistance to the older driver, like the Mature Driver Review which is great in building confidence
Click here for more information.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
Offer offer an Experienced Driver Assessment. This is a one hour drive in your own car with a RoSPA Assessor
Click here for more information
If you do have a medical condition that may affect your driving then see Wessex DriveAbility assessment at the bottom of the this page
Click here to see the list of notifiable medical conditions
https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving
Wessex DriveAbility
Established in 2006, Wessex DriveAbility is an independent charity and is part of a network of 20 accredited Driving Mobility Centres throughout the UK.
The friendly Wessex DriveAbility team consists of highly specialist Occupational Therapists and Approved Driving Instructors, supported by a knowledgeable administration team. A fleet of dual controlled vehicles is available, fitted with and without a range of adaptations.
Older Drivers Forum 