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Increase in deaths prompts refresher courses for older drivers

Driving refresher courses are being offered for older motorists in parts of the region. Senior citizens are being encouraged to consider the sessions because of an increase in the number of pensioners killed or seriously injured in accidents.

Training for older drivers to reduce accidents in Kent

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Older drivers in Kent will now be offered training to help them drive more safely and reduce accidents.

Motorists over the age of 60 are involved in fewer crashes than other age groups. But if the over 70s have an accident, then they're three times more likely to be killed.

So Kent County Council now plans to offer older drivers advice about how to cope with failing eyesight and slower reaction times.

You can watch Abigail Bracken's full report below.

Interviewees are: Harry Standley, driver Paddy Hopkirk, former rally driver Steve Horton, Kent County Council Road Safety Team

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