Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Mature Drivers’ Guide Released
October 26 2001 Media Statement
Mature Drivers’ Guide Released
The 34,000 drivers aged over 75 on New
Zealand’s roads now have a guide advising them on road
rules, the licensing process and the road
environment.
Transport Minister Mark Gosche launched “The Positive Guide for Mature Road Users” in Auckland today.
“The guide eases the worries many older drivers have about sitting the older driving test by explaining the process and offering straight-forward advice about what’s involved,” Mark Gosche said.
It also offers advice and support for people considering retiring from driving.
The guide is designed to compliment “Safe with Age” courses, free classes run by mature drivers to help others drive safely.
“It is based on a very successful booklet produced by the Kapiti Coast District Council. As word of that booklet spread requests came from all over New Zealand.”
Copies of the guide are available from the Land Transport Safety Authority, “Safe with Age” course facilitators, driver licensing agents, libraries, medical practices, Grey Power and Age Concern.
“The key message is that ability, not age, determines safe driving,” said Mr Gosche.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On NZ’s Silence Over Gaza, And Creeping Health Privatisation
The Prosperity Deal: Govt Budget Has No Plan For AI Job Loss – Citizens Launch The Prosperity Deal As The Only Workable Alternative
Greenpeace New Zealand: Greenpeace Braced For ‘Scorched Earth’ Budget From Govt
NZ Police: Police Acknowledge Sentencing Of Donald Sarratt In Child Sexual Abuse Material Case
PSA: Ministry Of Education Workers Will Walk Off The Job For The First Time In Over 20 Years
Justice for Palestine: NZ Joining International Call For Humanitarian Aid To Gaza Welcomed, But Sanctions Need To Be Imposed On Israel Urgently
Greenpeace: Leading Environmental Organisations Call On The PM To Reject The Regulatory Standards Bill
