09/10/2026
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A CAMPAIGN to help older drivers stay safe behind the wheel will visit West Lothian next week.
The Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland have launched their Fitness to Drive campaign to encourage drivers aged 60 and over to reflect on their driving and take simple, practical steps to stay safe and confident on the road.
The Fitness to Drive national roadshow will be at Dobbies Garden Centre, Livingston, on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October, before heading to Caulders Garden Centre, Linlithgow, on Saturday 17 October. It will then make a final stop at Klondyke Garden Centre, Livingston, on Sunday 18 October.
Older drivers will be able to drop in for a free driver 'MOT' - a session to help them recognise any changes in the way they drive and explore practical steps they can take to continue driving safely for longer.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, Stephen Flynn, said: "The Fitness to Drive campaign is designed to support older drivers to recognise any changes that come with age – whether that’s to eyesight or hearing – and encouraging them to take action to ensure they continue driving safely and confidently.
"Change doesn’t always have to mean hanging up the keys and, by helping older drivers and their families ensure their driving fitness, we can help make people more confident and safer when they travel which, in turn, can help stop collisions and save lives."
For advice about how to keep driving safely for longer, visit roadsafety.scot/road-user-advice/mature-drivers
- Photo courtesy of Ryan Thom
