Even the most experienced drivers can benefit from a refresher. Our Years Ahead sessions cover everything from road rule updates to safer driving tips and transport options for the future.
Even if you’ve been driving for years, it doesn’t hurt to brush up on your skills and knowledge from time to time.
To help, RAA offers a range of different programs to organised groups, covering topics such as road rules, mobility choices and lifestyle.
Each hour-long session is free and given by a specially trained RAA presenter. Bookings are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information or to book a session email us at yearsahead@raa.com.au.
There are 7 different types of sessions available.
1. Road Safety
This session is designed to give people valuable information to help keep them safe on the road. The presentation covers:
road safety tips for drivers and pedestrians
road rules
the importance of choosing a safe vehicle
the importance of being fit to drive
the impact of health and medications on driving
how to assess your own driving ability
how to plan for future mobility
2. Lifestyle
This session is for drivers approaching or in their retirement years. It looks at topics such as:
car safety and maintenance
saving money on fuel
transporting grandchildren
taking a holiday and interstate motoring
security at home and while you’re away
staying healthy and mobile
3. Mobility Matters
This session focuses on the transition away from driving, whether you’re thinking about reducing the amount of time you spend behind the wheel or stopping altogether. It looks at transport options, including motorised wheelchairs. It covers:
the impacts of health on driving
driving alternatives
motorised wheelchairs (commonly known as mobility scooters), including what to consider and how to choose the right one
legal responsibilities
road service
4. Road Rules Quiz
This interactive presentation covers both general road rules and give way rules. We have two different sessions to test your knowledge with well-established, misunderstood and new laws while, having a bit of fun. Each participant receives a ‘clicker’ at the presentation to record their answers; the group’s responses are then displayed in real-time on the screen. The presentation covers:
often misunderstood road rules
new road rules
what to do after a crash
5. Advanced Road Rules Quiz
This session builds on the knowledge from the first Road Rules Quiz. You'll learn about:
changes in road rules
some 'grey areas'
driver courtesy
6. Then and Now
This session gives insight into RAA’s history and key milestones, spanning more than 120 years. The presentation covers:
RAA through the decades and today
the early years of motoring
how our state’s roads have changed
7. Life is a Highway
This session is designed to give drivers tips on driving safely both locally and in regional areas. It covers:
driving a safe car
road rules review
road signs and signals
travelling in rural and remote areas
towing a caravan
driving around trams
fatal five