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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 refresher lessons and driving assessments – to prepare you for any upcoming driving tests as part of the current NSW licensing system.

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Senior drivers training

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 Transport for NSW 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.

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
Great for refreshing your driving skills, and updating your road rule knowledge.
Suitable for drivers at any stage of their driving lifecycle.
Your instructor will structure a custom refresher lesson for your needs.


 
  $80-$96*
 
  60 minute driver assessment
You should complete this Assessment prior to your 85th birthday.
This is a formal driver assessment.

 

 
  $95-$115.50*
 
  90 minute refresher and assessment
Great for refreshing your driving skills, and updating your road rule knowledge.
This first 30 minutes is used to gauge your skills and confidence, and identify areas that may require further improvement.
The remaining 60 minutes is a formal driver assessment.

 

   
  $142.50-$166*

How to book a senior driver refresher or assessment

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Pay for the lesson with your credit card. Your booking confirmation will be emailed.
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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer refresher lessons in my area?

We operate across metropolitan Sydney and most of regional NSW.

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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 licencing system?

If you’re a NSW 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 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.

Now for the fine print
*Lesson prices are inclusive of GST, and may vary per location or number of lessons purchased.

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