New Confidence Builder aims to support mature drivers
BLT Driver Training has launched a Mature Drivers Confidence Builder Course to help older motorists review their driving, rebuild confidence and stay safe on the road for longer.
Developed with support from Rob Heard MBE, chair of the Older Drivers Forum and a director of Blue Lamp Trust (Services) Ltd, the course responds to the growing need to help people remain safe and mobile as they age.
The Mature Drivers Confidence Builder is for motorists who want to review their driving, regain confidence or gain reassurance about their skills.
Many mature drivers passed their test decades ago, while roads, vehicle technology and the Highway Code have changed considerably. Confidence and ability can also change with age.
The course is not a test or an assessment of whether someone should stop driving. It offers a relaxed, non-judgemental review of their current driving.
Each session:
- is delivered one-to-one by a specially trained DVSA Approved Driving Instructor;
- lasts about 60 minutes;
- takes place in the driver’s own vehicle;
- focuses on the driver’s concerns and priorities; and
- includes a written report and access to a post-course training video.
The aim is to build awareness and confidence, while identifying where further support could help drivers stay safer for longer.
The course is available across Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Cambridgeshire, Surrey, the West Midlands, Hertfordshire, Greater Manchester, Durham, Cumbria, Essex and Buckinghamshire.
BLT Driver Training operates on a not-for-profit basis, with training income supporting its charity arm, The Blue Lamp Trust.
