Overview
- PACTS, the University of Warwick, the Older Driver Task Force and the Older Drivers Forum have been awarded £104,050 to design a standardised assessment funded by The Road Safety Trust.
- Approved driving instructors will run the evaluation in Buckinghamshire, Cheshire West and Chester, Gloucestershire, Leeds and Warwickshire.
- Participation is voluntary, with drivers receiving feedback on their skills and keeping the decision to continue driving even if assessors flag concerns.
- Local schemes typically cost up to £49, with some areas offering free assessments for about two years before broader paid checks are anticipated after 2027 guidance.
- The study will collect views from drivers and instructors and measure feasibility, acceptability and safety effects to inform consistent national guidance targeted for 2027.