Free refresher driving course helps seniors stay safe on the road in Nieuwe-Tonge
Seniors in Goeree-Overflakkee can boost their confidence behind the wheel with a €15 refresher driving course on April 1st. The course covers updated traffic rules, a practical driving test, and personalized advice to improve safety for older drivers.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 |
| Location | Ons Dorpshuis, Nieuwe-Tonge (Korteweegje 14) |
| Sessions | Morning: 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM, Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Cost | €15 (paid at the start) |
| Eligibility | Residents of Goeree-Overflakkee, 60+ years, valid driver’s license |
| Registration Deadline | Tuesday, March 24, 2026 |
| Contact | Mrs. L. de Jong, werkgroepsenioren@kpnmail.nl, 0184 - 68 53 17 |
| Organizers | Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN), RPV-GO, Municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee |
| Funding | Subsidy from the province of Zuid-Holland |
Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) promotes road safety through education and awareness campaigns, particularly targeting vulnerable road users like seniors. The municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee collaborates with VVN to organize local initiatives that enhance traffic safety for its residents.
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Refresher driving course for seniors on Wednesday, April 1st in Nieuwe-Tonge
Are you 60 years or older and do you want to keep driving safely? Then join the refresher driving course on Wednesday, April 1st at Ons Dorpshuis in Nieuwe-Tonge (Korteweegje 14). You can choose between a morning session from 8:45 AM to 12:15 PM or an afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
For older road users, participating in traffic can sometimes become more difficult. This is due to increasing traffic congestion and new traffic rules. Also, vision, hearing, reaction, and concentration abilities can change. During the course, you refresh your traffic knowledge and practice your driving skills. This way, you will feel more confident on the road.
The refresher course consists of a theory and practical part
New traffic rules and current traffic topics are discussed. With a specially trained guide, you will take a driving skills ride in your own car or mobility scooter. After the ride, you will receive a ride report with personal advice. With this, you can improve the (often unnoticed) bad habits in your driving behavior and your routine. There is also a reaction test and an eye exam offered.
Who is this course intended for?
The course is for residents of Goeree-Overflakkee who are 60 years or older, have a valid driver's license, and own a car or mobility scooter.
More information and registration
The cost of the course is €15,-. You pay this at the start of the course. We expect many registrations, so please register on time. Registration is possible until Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Indicate when registering whether you want to participate in the morning or afternoon session.
For more information and registration, you can contact Mrs. L. de Jong from Veilig Verkeer Nederland via the email address werkgroepsenioren@kpnmail.nl or by phone at 0184 - 68 53 17. If there is no answer, you can leave a message. After registration, you will receive a confirmation letter.
Organization of the course
The course is by Veilig Verkeer Nederland (VVN) and is organized together with the Regionale Projectgroep Verkeersveiligheid GO (RPV-GO) and the municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee. The course is made possible in part by a subsidy from the province of Zuid-Holland.