Wiser Driver – seniors' road safety course

For people over 70, driving on our roads today can feel very different to when they first got their licence.

Join us for an informative, informal and friendly refresher course, to update your knowledge and build on your experience to keep you driving safely.

This free program comprises 4 sessions of 2 hours each over a 4-week period in August.

What this course covers

Driving today

• How driving has changed over the years
• Our strengths as older drivers
• Overcoming the risks

Safety tips for wiser driving

• Keeping your car in good condition
• Night time driving
• Planning ahead
• Medicines and driving

Safety rules

• Changes to the Victorian road rules
• What to do in a crash
• Fun quizzes to check your knowledge of the road rules

Car safety features

• How safe is your car?
• New mandatory requirements
• Tips for buying a safer car
• Used Car Safety Ratings.

Being roadworthy

• Assessing your own driving skills
• How ageing can affect your driving
• Staying safe – helpful hints

Planning for the future

• Retaining our licences
• Occupational therapy driver assessments
• Using Public Transport to supplement driving

Accessibility at this space

• accessible car parking
• accessible toilets
• ramps

Register for this course

Please register for the course by contacting Balwyn Evergreen Centre:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (03) 9836 9681

You must attend all 4 sessions to complete the course.