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The GrandDriver Scheme

Older drivers are the fastest growing driving population and have an increasing reliance on retaining mobility through ownership of a car. While there is evidence to suggest that the risk of crashing increases with age, older adults are generally renowned as safety conscious and law abiding drivers.

In order to assist in the continuation of safe driving into later life Suffolk County Council, with the help of Department for Transport funding, input from Cranfield University and the assistance of over 1,000 older drivers were able to produce a comprehensive programme of education and assessment for older drivers.

The scheme comprises of 3 main elements:

• Insight and awareness of attitudes to driving and self-regulatory behaviour – via completion of the specially developed Older Driver Risk Index (psychometric questionnaire)
• An opportunity to update and refresh knowledge and discuss driving matters at workshops arranged throughout Suffolk*
• A driving assessment and feedback in your own vehicle focusing on safe driving and coping strategies**

*Workshops are arranged through the county when there are sufficient participants
** Driving assessments are available at a charge of £20 for approximately one hour, including a full verbal de-brief.

For further information please contact Michelle Haward:
Tel: 01473 265256
E-mail: Michelle.haward@suffolk.gov.uk

Downloads

Report on the development of the Older Driver Risk Index as part of the Suffolk County Council Grand Driver Scheme
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A review of the literature on older driver risk, and an analysis of older drivers' collisions in Suffolk 2005-2007
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