Mature Driver Appraisal

Because this assessment is linked to a research study, the assessment is free. The study is being carried out by researchers from the University of Warwick and New View Consultants. Participation in the study involves filling in a questionnaire before your driving assessment and taking a short video-based driving quiz.

After the driving assessment you will be asked to complete another short questionnaire and another video-based driving quiz. You will also be asked if you would like to take part in an optional focus group to discuss your views of the assessment in more detail.

The researchers will not receive any of your personal details. The questionnaires and quizzes are completed anonymously. If you decide to take part in a focus group, then we will need your contact details, but will delete these after the focus group has taken place.

Please read the Participant Information Leaflet, which tells you more about the study and how we keep your data safe.

The appraisal will be delivered by specially selected and trained Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) who have a good understanding of the needs of mature drivers.· The assessment takes place in your own vehicle in a relaxed and informal manner.

• The appraisal will start from your home address or agreed pre-arranged meeting place depending on your wishes.
• Prior to going out on the road the ADI will complete a short questionnaire and safety check. The ADI will also check you have a current valid driving licence as well conducting a 20m number plate eyesight check.
• The appraisal will take around 60 minutes with breaks during the drive.
• The appraisal will be tailored to your needs and will try to include a variety of roads from urban, rural and dual carriageway routes and if you wish motorways can be included. If you wish you can bring along a friend or family member to make you feel more comfortable.
• The appraisal is not a test. After your appraisal the assessor will give you honest and objective verbal feedback and complete a written report on your driving ability at the time of taking part, which you will be supplied with. The assessor may signpost you to additional support and advice, or an assessment more appropriate to your needs and requirements.

This appraisal is FREE.

It is recommended that all clients should have had an eyesight test with an optician within the last 2 years. Should you wear glasses or contact lenses for driving then ensure you wear these on the day of your appraisal. If you can’t read a number plate at the legal prescribed distance on the day, then the appraisal can’t go ahead.

It is the driver’s legal responsibility to inform the DVLA of any notifiable medical conditions. To check if you have a condition which is notifiable visit this link:
https://www.gov.uk/health-conditions-and-driving

If you have a medical condition effecting your driving, please see our Driving assessments page.