Councillor Graham Newman is inviting local residents to attend an education and safety workshop which focuses on drivers over the age of 60.
On Thursday 17 October, a 'Grand Driver' workshop will be running from 10am to 12.30pm at Kirton and Falkenham Village Hall. Councillor Newman, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for roads and transport is encouraging members of the community to join him in completing the course, which is entirely free of charge.
The 'Grand Driver' scheme has been running for over seven years and has seen hundreds of drivers successfully complete the course. In order to assist with the continuation of safe driving into later life, Suffolk County Council, with the help of Department for Transport funding and Cranfield University, were able to produce a comprehensive programme of education and assessment for older drivers.
The workshop will address the following areas:
- Health and mobility
- Refreshing knowledge of the Highway Code
- Improving hazard perception skills
Councillor Newman, who himself is over the age of 60, said;
People who attend the Grand Driver workshop with me next month will have instant access to an abundance of practical tips and advice.
It really is an excellent way of keeping your driving skills up-to-date and staying safe on Suffolk's roads, particularly as the majority of us will have had no expert driving tuition since we passed our first driving test, perhaps more than 40 years ago!
I would strongly encourage anyone over the age of 60 to consider attending the workshop and to call as soon as possible to register for a place."
To book a place on the workshop, email roadsafetytraining@suffolk.gov.uk, or call Jane Holland on 01284 758841.
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