Title

Maintaining mobility: the transition from driver to non-driver

Authors

Philip Harbutt

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2007

Subject Area

Mobility - Independence, Modes of Transport - Car - Driver, Modes of Transport - Car - Licence, Population - Ageing of the Population, Population - Gender, Population - Retired drivers, Social Issues - Well being

Abstract

The Victorian Government recognises the importance of better understanding the mobility needs of older Victorians particularly as the ageing population continues to grow. There will be many older drivers on our roads in the future but, ultimately, giving up driving is likely to be an issue that will be faced by many people at some stage in their lives. For many, the prospect of driving less, or not at all, is made all the more stressful because they have little knowledge of transport alternatives and lack the experience to use them. For others the transition from driving to non-driving is anticipated and planned. In these cases familiarity with transport alternatives has been gained over time and these alternatives are used confidently. Future planning aims to assist these people through this transition by presenting a range options and supportive information.