About
the Arrive Alive Classic Scheme
As
part of the governments Road Safety Strategy, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
launched a programme of presentations specifically aimed at those drivers aged
50 plus, with a particular focus on the retired age group. The
primary aimBased
on the successful award-winning Arrive Alive scheme, which promotes safe driving
among school children and newly qualified drivers, the primary aim of the presentation
is to encourage road safety by highlighting awareness of various issues which
are relevant to the more mature driver, most notably: - rising
traffic volumes
- more
complex road systems
- licensing
requirements at the age of 70
- eyesight
requirements
- the
effects of medication
| On
a more general note, information regarding recent changes to legislation and The
Highway Code will be highlighted. The presentation will also provide tips and
reminders about general good driving practice, something that is appropriate to
drivers of all ages! Information
about the presentationThe presentation
is free of charge and will be conducted by an experienced current or recently
retired DSA driving examiner. The presentation will last for approximately one
hour and will include a short video, which both illustrates and provides advice
on the above mentioned subjects. There will also be an opportunity for discussion
of the issues raised. DSA
is keen to access a wide cross-section of the community aged 50 or over. If you
are a member of a group or association of over 50s, and would like more information
or book a presentation please visit the Arrive Alive website. There is a link
in the 'More useful links section' to the Arrive Alive Classic website. |
