On Thursday 23rd January on the ITV Tonight documentary programme they ran a story titled “Older Drivers: Danger at the Wheel?” The programme was very well balanced and certainly worth watching and can be watched by clicking here

In the programme it featured the story of Patricia Colquhoun who lost her son Neil due to an older driver who should never have been on the road. To learn more about this then click here to watch a BBC Inside Out TV programme which covered all about the case. This case is the reason why Rob Heard our chair and founder set up the Older Drivers Forum, and is just one of the reasons why we are passionate about helping and supporting mature motorists to carry on driving safely for longer.

Our Chair ‘Rob Heard’ appeared on the programme and the programme highlighted why as we age we should never become complacent about our driving. We all age differently and this can be shown in the programme. We all need to make sure we are fit and healthy to drive and take practical steps to ensure we continue to be safe behind the wheel, which is why regular Eyesight tests and doing a Voluntary Mature Driver Assessment is a great way to do this.

To read more about Eyesight and driving click here

To find a Mature Driver Assessment in your area suitable for your needs click here