Senior drivers
Maintain your driving independence
Our senior driver training provides you with the right skills and confidence to keep you safe on the road. We’re qualified to offer expert lessons as refreshers and assessments – to prepare you for any upcoming driving tests as part of the current NSW licensing system.What is a driving assessment?
A practical driving test carried out by a professional driving instructor who holds a Senior Assessor Qualification. This qualification is accredited by TfNSW and means our instructors are able to conduct Senior Driving Assessments for older licenced drivers.
In NSW, before your 85th birthday you get to decide whether you’d like to keep an unrestricted driver’s licence, or choose a modified licence. You’ll then revisit this decision every 2 years.
If you opt to keep an unrestricted driver’s licence after 85, you’ll need to have a yearly medical assessment and complete an on-road driving assessment every 2 years to maintain your existing licence. Assessments are generally conducted starting at your home and on roads you drive every day in your local area.
What is a refresher lesson?
A refresher driving lesson can help to update you on the latest road rules, provide feedback on areas for improvement, and increase your knowledge of 'Fail items' for undertaking a driving test at Service NSW. You can take this before completing the Senior Driving Assessment.
Driving assessments and refresher lessons
Conducted by the people you can trust.
Why choose the NRMA for senior driver training
Lesson details
All lessons are structured and tailored to suit your individual needs, and prepare you for TfNSW driving tests.
Lesson type |
Price |
60 minute driver refresher
|
$80-$96* |
60 minute driver assessment
|
$95-$115.50* |
90 minute refresher and assessment
|
$142.50-$166* |
FAQs
Do you offer refresher lessons in my area?
We operate across metropolitan Sydney, most of regional NSW, and Canberra.
How can I book a refresher lesson or senior driving assessment?
You can book online for refresher lessons or formal senior driver assessments in just a few simple steps. Select your preferred location, session and complete your payment securely via our online system. Alternatively, you can also call 1300 561 040 for bookings.
What do I need to know about the older driver licensing system?
If you’re a NSW and ACT driver 75 years and older you’re required to have an annual medical examination to retain your licence. If 85 years and older, you must decide whether to keep your unrestricted licence or switch it to a modified licence.
An unrestricted licence requires you to complete a practical driving test or assessment every 2 years.
On renewal, senior drivers can choose a modified licence with certain conditions – pending negotiations with the TfNSW, i.e. a 'home to town' driving condition could be put in place. Modified licence holders aren’t required to undertake driving tests or assessments.
Things you should know
*Lesson prices are inclusive of GST, and may vary per location or number of lessons purchased.