The Safer Essex Roads Partnership is supporting mature drivers to continue to drive safely, for longer.
The Driving with Confidence scheme is designed to give you confidence and cover any concerns or anxieties you may have regarding your driving, you may just want the reassurance that you are as safe as you were when you started your driving career.
This free course is developed by experts, to support older drivers and their passengers, drive safer for longer.
To qualify, you must be a resident of Essex and be over 70 years of age. You will use your vehicle for the drive which lasts about 45 minutes and there is no test involved.
To book a session or speak to one of the team for more information, please email: driverintervention@essex.gov.uk.
Or telephone 03330 137590 for the office between 8am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
View our Driving with Confidence leaflet below - or alternatively, click here to download [PDF].
Testimonials
“With the right kind of support, we can make informed choices about how to drive safely on the roads, regardless, of our age because ultimately, the decision to be a safe driver rests in our hands.”
Angela Rippon, Morning Live (26.03.25)
“Just back from my session. It was excellent: a great boost to my confidence. I liked his whole attitude and presence. He understood my concerns and has made me feel much, much better about my driving. My thanks to all concerned.”
Driver who has received a Driving with Confidence session