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In our rural county, Summer brings with it seasonal road safety challenges:
Combine all this with higher summer temperatures and the results are higher stress levels for drivers and vehicles alike.
Gloucester Road Safety Partnership and the Older Drivers Forum held a webinar 31st May 2025. It was very fast, highly detailed and will be followed by a synopsis which we intend to post on this page.
Email odfglos@gmail.com to sign up for future webinar updates.
License renewal at 70 years old:
Some entitlements do not carry over automatically. Class A (bikes) and class B (cars) renew via the usual form.
However, class C (motorhomes) and class D (minibuses) license renewal is not automatic. You will need a D2 form application and your GP D4 form posted to the DVLA. This is the same as for professional drivers.
Apparently the medical exam costs £50 – £225. (It varies depending on whether you use a NHS GP or a private health clinic).
The Institute of Advanced Motorists provides info on advanced driving (and offers a confidential mature drivers review).
Got dashcam footage of a tailgater or other traffic incident? Here’s where to send it so the police can deal with it.
Interactive map showing traffic incidents by postcode.
Accident hotspots on unfamiliar roads or nearby.
View problem areas in your planned route.
Or you can use it to report potholes and other issues such as graffiti & fly tipping.
Pinpoints your location. Ideal before phoning breakdown services etc when there are no landmarks but fields, trees & sheep!
Realtime driving directions, live traffic and road conditions update.
Use the website and/or download the app.
The UK’s national weather and climate service. Get the weather app and use it to help plan your journey.
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Find out which rules are must/must nots (legal) on the highway.
Refresh your knowledge on new regulations.
A resource for Advanced Drivers and (Bike) Riders.
A network of groups around the UK with free driver and rider training.
A resource for older drivers in Gloucestershire. Over time our driving changes. Learn what can be done to continue driving safely.
What to include in an emergency kit for your car. This is a printable checklist (in pdf format) from South Glos Council
Preparing Your Car for an Emergency
The uk Gov’s official page on driving licence renewal. Requirements, fees etc. You will need to sign in.
Order Your Copy
The site is linked from the uk gov and provided by the UK’s Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency. (Or any bookshop)
Another DVSA resource. This one is massive as it includes blogs for learner & current drivers, professional and non-professional.
A resource provided by RoSPA, the Royal Society for Prevention of Accidents.
Maintain safe driving practices and potentially continue driving for longer.
