What's on our site for older drivers?

Information on the recent changes to older driver licence renewal system (which took effect on 4 December 2006)

• Questions and answers

Licence renewal for older drivers

Part of the driver licensing section, these pages explain the current licence renewal process for drivers reaching their 75th birthday. They also cover the older driver test process for drivers turning 80, 82, 84, 86 etc.

Resources

• Keeping moving - explains the new licence renewal system, and encourages regular self-assessment to identify and address issues which may affect driving and advises on other ways to help maintain independence.
• Renewing your driver licence - brochure included in licence renewal packs for drivers aged 75 and over whose licences expire on or after 4 December 2006.
• Guide to the On-road Safety Test - is intended for those who are referred by their doctor for an On-Road Safety Test.
• Supporting older drivers - is aimed at family and friends of older drivers - it looks at ways to assist and support older friends and family members in remaining independently mobile by whatever means they choose.
• Safe with Age - a free driving refresher course designed for all drivers aged 55 and over.

Health information

• Diabetes and driving (factsheet 16)
• Epilepsy and driving (factsheet 17)
• Dementia and driving (factsheet 23)
• Fatigue (factsheet 24)
• Vision and driving (factsheet 25)
• Disabilities and driving (factsheet 31)
• Head injuries and driving (factsheet 36)
• Medical aspects of fitness to drive (publication issued to medical professionals)
• Medical certificates: Links to information in the driver licensing section about medical certificates (when you need to present one, how recent the certificate must be, etc).

Overseas travel

Links to information (factsheet 65) on travel and driver licences. Has advice on how to avoid having your driver licence expire while you're travelling.

Last updated: 4 January 2008