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 aim
Based
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
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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 presentation
The
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.
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