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Mature Drivers
Mature drivers are statistically less likely to be involved in a road crash than younger or less experienced drivers. Research shows that mature drivers tend to make fewer and shorter journeys than other age groups and travel on familiar roads, mainly during daylight hours.
However, the inevitable effect of the ageing process can affect your sight, hearing and judgement and you may not be aware of these gradual changes. If you would like to update your driving skills ring the Road Safety Centre, Tel: 029 2061 9907/8 for a free leaflet, Advice for Older Drivers.
Mature Driver Refresher Course 2008
The Road Safety Centre has been organising Mature Driving seminars since 2006. Each seminar lasts for approximately 2 1/2 hours and aims to refresh your practical driving skills and knowledge of the Highway Code. Topics will deal with:
- The effects of speed
- Stopping distances
- Dealing with junctions
- Driver observation
- Accident causation and health
Course dates for your diary in 2008 are:
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Thursday 22nd May 1.30 - 4.30pm
- Thursday 26th June 1.30 - 4.30pm
- Thursday 28th August 1.30 - 4.30pm
- Thursday 23rd October 1.30 - 4.30pm
- Thursday 27th November 1.30 - 4.30pm
If you would like to reserve a place or require further details please contact John Goff at the Road Safety Centre Tel: 029 2061 9907/8.
Pass Plus Cymru - Young Driver's Improvement Scheme
Cardiff Council’s Road Safety Unit in conjunction with Road Safety Wales, MAC Driver Training and other local authorities across Wales are again promoting this project called "Pass Plus Cymru", up to March 2009.
The project is aimed at young drivers who’ve recently passed their test and aims to help them improve driving skills, gain extra experience, and obtain a discount on their car insurance.
The project will run until March 2009 and will require young drivers to attend a three hour theory session, which is conducted at the Ely Fire Station on a Saturday morning and followed by an eight hour `on-the-road in-car’ session (split between two drivers) with a Pass Plus-registered Approved Driving Instructor.
The Pass Plus scheme comprises of six specially designed modules which cover:
- Driving around town
- Driving out of town
- Driving in all weathers
- Driving at night
- Driving on dual carriageways
- Driving on motorways
Also covered are defensive driving, hazard awareness, concentration, speed, drugs and drink driving, safe attitudes and behaviour.
Because the participants will be trained by a professional driving instructor, they’ll gain valuable extra experience and positive motoring skills that would otherwise take a long time to acquire.
All the young drivers who take part will have the opportunity to improve their driving skills on this enhanced Pass Plus scheme, which is also supported by the Welsh Assembly Government.
Why should young drivers consider Pass Plus Cymru
As well as reducing the risk of your being involved in a road crash, the scheme will enable you to gain valuable experience and skills. Upon completion of the course each candidate will be issued with a Certificate of Achievement as well as the Pass Plus Certificate. The cost of the course, which has been accredited by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), is just £20, a significant discount from the normal cost of between £120 and £150
Course dates until March 2009
March 1st, April 5th, May 3rd, June 7th, July 5th, August 9th, September 6th, October 4th, November 1st, December 6th, January 3rd 2009, February 7th and March 7th.
To be eligible for the course you must be: Aged between 17-24, hold a full driving licence and live in Wales
To obtain further details or register on-line, visit the dragondriver website address below or alternatively phone 0845 050 4255 to make a booking.
Welsh Assembly Government Pass Plus page
New Mobile Phone Law
It is illegal to use a hand-held mobile phone
when driving and the penalties went up from
27 February 2007. You will now receive a £60
fine and three penalty points on your licence.
Switch off before you drive off
