A new survey shows that most older drivers approve of undertaking a refresher course to polish their driving skills in their approved used cars.
More than 1,150 over-70s were polled by the RAC, with 84 per cent supporting a refresher course that included improving driving skills in adverse weather conditions and at night.
Reacting to the survey, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) welcomed the news, as many older drivers can struggle on fast slip roads in difficult conditions.
Neil Greig, IAM director of policy and research said it was encouraging that older drivers recognised the need to update their skills, which would allow them to stay mobile and get access to the services they use.
However, any retraining of older drivers would have to be the drivers own choice, he insists: "The IAM does not support compulsory retesting as we believe they will force many perfectly safe drivers to give up driving too early.
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