Car Safety Schemes
Mature Drivers' Schemes
Driver Theory Refresher (online)
Free driver theory refresher (DTR) workshops are being offered to mature drivers wishing to improve their road knowledge and build their confidence when driving on today's ever-changing roads.
Organised by Powys County Council's Road Safety Unit, the two-hour online workshops are available free of charge to any Powys resident aged 65 or over.
The informal online workshop covers subjects such as The Fatal Five, how to proceed when encountering vulnerable road users such as motor and pedal cyclists, and equestrians, what to do if you're involved in a collision, eyesight requirements, medication and alcohol laws, and the important changes to the Highway Code, that were introduced in 2022.
To find out more information and to book a place on one of our DTR courses, please contact Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer: miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk / 01597 826924
DTR dates 2024
- Wednesday 20th March 2024
- Wednesday 24th April 2024
- Wednesday 22nd May 2024
- Wednesday 19th June 2024
Drive On
Mature Drivers' Assessment
Drive On is a FREE one-hour driving assessment scheme aimed at helping older drivers in Powys to drive with more confidence and safety. Assessments are carried out by Approved Driving Instructors and can be taken in your own vehicle.
For more information about Powys' Drive On Scheme, please contact Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer: miranda.capecchi1@powys.gov.uk / 01598 826924
Contact us by phone:
Sara Dyke, Area Road safety Officer (South) 01597 826640
Jim Campbell, Area Road Safety Officer (North) 01597 827754
Miranda Capecchi, Road Safety Project Officer 01597 826924
Social media pages
Powys Road Safety (@PowysRoadSafety) / Twitter
Fatal 5
The Fatal 5 are the five main causes of Road traffic collisions. Most people abide by the rules of the road but unfortunately a small minority choose to put themselves, their families and innocent road users at risk.
For more information, please follow the link below:
Stay Alive, Get To Know The Fatal 5 | Road Safety Wales
Child car seats
Powys Road Safety Unit can check if your child's car seat is fitted correctly - and it's free! All officers have completed Child Safety Seat Awareness training, accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
To book a car seat safety check complete the booking form (Word doc) [41KB] below and return to: road.safety@powys.gov.uk
Download Child Car Seat Check Request form here. (Word doc) [41KB]
For a guide to your child's in-car safety and find out for if you have your child in the right car seat please visit www.goodeggcarsafety.com.
Child car seats and the law, visit Gov.uk
View "Carrying Children Safely" produced by RoSPA (The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents)
Contacts
These contact details are for Road Safety Education and Training only
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