A free workshop is set to be held in Burnham-On-Sea on Tuesday (January 29th) offering expert advice to older drivers, helping them to remain on the road safely for many more years.
The session will be held at Burnham Community Centre from 10am-1pm and is one of several being held across the county by Somerset Road Safety.
People attending will be able to obtain free helpful information from the police, fire service, NHS, Red Cross, Age UK and other agencies.
At 10.30am a presentation lasting around one hour will cover a variety of driving situations and coping strategies. People will also be invited to have a one hour driving refresher, at a time and location that is suitable to them, with an approved instructor.
A spokesman told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “The Route Sixty Plus programme has been developed following a hugely successful trial. It is an innovative programme that addresses driving challenges arising not only from how vehicles have changed over the years but from how people’s own driving habits may also have changed.”
“Devised by the authority’s Road Safety Team, working with local police, fire, health, motoring and road organisations, the workshops will offer lots of practical tips and advice and are a great way of keeping driving skills up to date.”
Those attending will receive a free information pack that includes a copy of the latest Highway Code and a hi-visibility jacket. There will also be a chance to find out more about fire safety and crime prevention. To find out more, please call Somerset Road Safety on 01823 423 430.
