Updated 01.07.2020 

Disability Action have teamed up with the Older Drivers Forum to provide some help and advice on driving during lockdown. 

The Older Drivers Forum consists of road safety experts and volunteers, focused on how to keep older drivers driving safely, for longer. 

This is Part 1, part of a four part series, which looks at car care during lockdown.

PART 1: CAR CARE DURING LOCK-DOWN (Posted 18.06.2020)

With older drivers following government instructions and socially distancing to save lives, many are also taking a break from driving. This bulletin provides advice on how to maintain a car during the lock-down period.  Read the full Part 1 Bulletin.

PART 2: MAINTAINING DRIVING SKILLS DURING LOCK-DOWN (Posted 24.06.2020)

This bulletin focuses on how older drivers can maintain the physical abilities and knowledge they will need when they return to driving.  Read the full Part 2 Bulletin.

PART 3: GETTING BACK ON THE ROAD (Posted 01.07.2020)

This bulletin provides advice for older drivers as they prepare to drive again when the government announces it is safe to do so. Read the full Part 3 Bulletin.

PART 4: LIVING WITHOUT A CAR, POST LOCK-DOWN (Posted 01.07.2020)

This bulletin provides advice for older drivers who feel it is time to retire from driving and how to plan alternative means of mobility to maintain independence.  Read the full Part 4 Bulletin.