2024 Wiser Driver Course

Course Details

A FREE 4-week refresher course for responsible, older drivers.

Join us for an informative, informal and friendly refresher course, to upgrade your knowledge and build on your experience to keep you driving safely. Free to attend. Bookings essential (by registering below, or by calling 9890-2467).

Topics covered include:

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