The risk of older drivers being involved in a fatal crash is as high as that for young, inexperienced drivers. Older drivers are more likely to have crashes associated with negotiating junctions. As an older driver you should:

• Get your eyes tested regularly.
• Get your hearing checked; uncorrected hearing problems could mean that you can't hear emergency vehicles or other motorists warning you of potential hazards.
• Slow down if dazzled by headlight glare and blink to re-focus your eyes.
• Make sure that you wear glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.
• Wear a hearing aid whilst driving, if you need one.
• Ask your doctor whether you need to report any medical conditions to the DVLA.

Planning ahead will help to reduce stress levels - and planning the route in advance will help the driver cope better with the journey ahead. In addition, retired people are usually able to travel outside the peak hours - and this is a good idea.

Refresh your skills

If you no longer enjoy driving, or you feel less confident than when you were younger, now is the time to refresh your skills.

Refreshing your skills really can make all the difference as the law changes frequently and the roads will probably be very different now to how they were when you first passed your driving test.

Here are three really simple ways that you can refresh your driving skills:

1. Take a look at the latest edition of the Highway Code.
2. Take a look at 'The Driving Manual', which covers everything you'll need to know about driving.
3. Take a driver assessment to identify areas where your driving can be improved.

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