New campaign to support mature drivers comes to Fife venues
A new road safety campaign aimed at mature drivers is coming to Fife.
The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland initiative aims to help them stay safe and confident on the road.
The ‘Fitness To Drive’ road show targets the 850,000 drivers over 60 in Scotland, comes to Caulders Garden Centre, Cupar, on August 13, before heading to the Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes, on the 14th and 15th.
It then goes to Fairley’s Garden Centre, Dunfermline on the 16th, and the Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy, on the 17th.
The roadshow aims to help people understand ways they can overcome age-related challenges, such as changes to eyesight, hearing and reaction times. It will share tips for addressing these changes, which may include booking regular eye examinations, reducing night-time driving, avoiding busy junctions at peak hours, and/or refreshing skills with a driving review.
Friends and family members of drivers aged 60 or over are also encouraged to attend for advice on opening up supportive and sensitive conversations about driving.
Stephen Flynn MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, said: “The Fitness to Drive campaign is designed to support older drivers to recognise any changes that come with age – whether that’s to eyesight or hearing – and encouraging them to take action to ensure they continue driving safely and confidently.
“Change doesn’t always have to mean hanging up the keys and, by helping older drivers and their families ensure their driving fitness, we can help make people more confident and safer when they travel which, in turn, can help stop collisions and save lives.”