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In view of the number of suggestions appearing in the press that older drivers should be banned, or made to take a further test, you may be interested to know that Hampshire County Council runs a very good voluntary Older Driver Assessment Scheme, whereby the driver pays £25 for approximately an hours assessment by a volunteer retired Police Driver or DVLA Examiner, over a route chosen by and known to the driver, at the end of which any faults are discussed, and the driver advised whether or not he is driving to a safe and acceptable standard. This is followed by a confirmation letter, but NO report is made to the DVLA. Any further action is up to the conscience of the driver. I took such an assessment 2 years ago, found it very helpful (being of the age where I never passed a test, having obtained my licence whilst serving in the Army). I certainly intend to take another assessment in the Autumn, before my licence is due for renewal.

Asked on 29 August 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
The Hampshire County Council voluntary Older Driver Assessment Scheme is a very sensible idea, because it is unintimidating. Hats off to Hants for doing it.
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