Tips for Older Drivers

Here at Britannia we spend a lot of our time dealing with young drivers, particularly learners and those who have recently started driving and are trying to improve their motoring skills with a Pass Plus course. However, when we’re not instructing the young how to become the better drivers of tomorrow, we like to help existing drivers improve their own proficiency behind the wheel, and elderly drivers are one of those groups that we feel could benefit from our professional advice.

Many older drivers are quite willing to admit that they would probably not pass the driving test if they were to take it today – however just because it has been several years since you passed your test does not give you an excuse to slip into bad driving habits. As a driver of a certain age, you are just as required to adhere to the rules of the road as a driver who has just passed their test.

If necessary, it may be an idea to have a health and physical check-up, to ensure that you are still fully capable behind the wheel if you feel that your eyesight and/or hearing may have deteriorated over time. If you feel you need to brush up on your driving skills with some professional mentoring, then our Refresher Courses may well be the best option for yourself.

Safe driving from Britannia!