The Older Drivers Forum in Gloucestershire offer webinars, face-to-face presentations, and point-of-presence at events with practical advice to support mature drivers, their families and health care professionals.
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Our next FREE webinar is at 10am on Saturday 28th March 2026
As the clocks go forward on 29 March, spring marks the start of motorcyclists’ riding season and more bikers are back on Gloucestershire’s rural roads. While the warmer weather is welcome, it is also a time when drivers need to readjust to sharing the road with more vulnerable road users.
In Gloucestershire, nearly 1 in 5 people killed or seriously injured on our roads are motorcyclists or their passengers, even though motorcycles account for only around 3% of registered vehicles nationally.
Many collisions happen not because drivers are careless, but because motorcycles can be harder to spot and judge in traffic.
Small changes in awareness and observation can make a life-saving difference.
What you’ll learn.
This practical webinar will help mature drivers understand how to share the road more safely with motorcyclists.
We’ll cover:
- Why spring brings increased risks for motorcyclists
- Why motorcycles can be difficult to see in traffic
- How drivers can better anticipate riders on rural roads
- Simple habits that can reduce the risk of serious collisions
Guest presenter
We are delighted to welcome back Simon Ross MBE (“Rossy”).
Rossy is a retired traffic police officer who spent most of his career policing Gloucestershire’s roads. During that time, he attended and investigated many serious road collisions and understands first-hand the factors that lead to them.
He is now a RoSPA and IAM Examiner and delivers BikeSafe and Biker Down! training across Gloucestershire, helping both riders and drivers improve road safety.
Join the webinar
This free one-hour community webinar is open to anyone who wants to become a safer and more aware driver.
👉 Reserve your free place: https://tinyurl.com/murdbcxs
Please share
If you know someone who drives regularly on rural roads, please pass this information on. Greater awareness from drivers can help protect some of the most vulnerable people on our roads.
Webinar FAQs
Q: Do I need a zoom licence? A: No, you just click on the link and register
Q: How long is the webinar? A: One hour
Q: Is it recorded? A: We do not have funding to achieve this, but attendees can download information from this website
Q: I am not able to attend this webinar, when is the next one?
A: The next webinar will be on 25 April
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Information from previous webinars can be found below.
Driving Safely in Winter – Driving Tips Click here
Driving Safely in Autumn – Driving Tips click here
Driving Safely in Summer – Holiday Driving Tips click here
Grandparents – The Road Safety Mentors click here
2025 Mature Driver Frequently Asked Questions Click Here
2026 Advice for Families, Friends and Carers Concerned about a Mature Driver Click here
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Dates for future webinars
- 25.04 ‘Driving Safely in Spring. Vulnerable Road User Aware.’ …………………………………………………..
Dates for future in person events
- 19.03 10.30am u3a Cam, Dursley & District, Dursley Methodist Church GL11 4BS (Members and by invitation)
- 25.03 10.30am Oakridge Lynch Village Hall GL6 7NZ (All most welcome)
To book a bespoke presentation for your club or community group and to be added to our database to receive information about future events email odfglos@gmail.com
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All our work in Gloucestershire is voluntary.
If you can donate, please email odfglos@gmail.com for bank details of Gloucestershire Older Persons Association (Charity No: 1124977) under whose charitable status we operate. Thank you.
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