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The GrandDriver Scheme

Suffolk County Council would like to offer older drivers in Suffolk the opportunity to take part in our programme of assessment, education and training.

Since 2006, the Road Safety team have been working with older drivers and Cranfield University to develop a complete package aimed at assisting older drivers to refresh their skills and knowledge and continue their driving careers safely.

As we age, we all suffer some form of physical or cognitive decline.

Some research suggests that the most effective time to receive help and advice is 5-10 years BEFORE we start to suffer these effects.

The GrandDriver Scheme received funding from the Department for Transport in 2007 which enabled Suffolk County Council to carry out a programme of research and evaluation in order to find the most effective methods of assisting older drivers.

As a result of the funding, and the help of almost 1,000 older drivers, we are able to offer a limited number of drivers a programme of assessment, education and training.

We would like to hear from older drivers who would be willing to take part in the following:

Initial registration and completion of a questionnaire and Driver Diary
Attendance of a Refresher workshop*
(held at venues in Lowestoft, Bury St Edmunds and Felixstowe)
Practical training with a specialist trainer on request***
Completion of a questionnaire and Driver Diary 3 months after registration

For taking part in the Scheme, drivers will receive a Personal Driver Profile , with feedback, and an information folder.

To take part in the programme costs £10 which includes the driver profile, refresher workshop and information folder. Practical training can be arranged for drivers using our expert panel of Approved Driving Instructors at a cost of £25 per hour.

* Workshops will be held when sufficient drivers have registered
*** There will be a charge for further practical training

For taking part in the Scheme, drivers will receive a Personal Driver Profile, with feedback, and an information folder.

All drivers taking part in practical assessments or training will also receive a verbal de-brief from a highly qualified Approved Driving Instructor who has received specialist training in the issues affecting older drivers.

CLICK HERE to register for the GrandDriver Scheme