Senior Drivers
Senior Drivers

Online Driving Assessment for Seniors

In approximately 45 minutes and with the help of a partner to assist with some of the test, you can complete this interactive online assessment to test a variety of visual, mental and physical conditions that can affect driving, such as leg strength and mobility, vision, and reaction times.

Assess Your Skills

Senior Drivers Booklet

Safe driving begins with you. Canadians are living longer, which explains why we’re also driving longer. As the baby boomers retire, the number of senior drivers on the road will increase too. More experience is a good thing and so is awareness of some age-related changes that can affect driving skills.

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Navigating Physical Changes

As we age, our physical and mental abilities change, and some of those changes – including our vision, hearing and ability to react quickly – can affect our driving.

Watch this short video for an overview of how ageing can impact our responsiveness behind the wheel.

Senior Driving Seminar

CAA Senior Driving Seminars

CAA Niagara hosts regular Senior Driving Seminars to provide Niagara’s mature drivers with tips and tools to stay safe behind the wheel.  These seminars include presentations from AAPEX Driving Academy and the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. Stay tuned to our events page for upcoming Seminars. 

Renewing Your Driver’s Licence

Starting at age 80, Ontario drivers must complete a group education course and pass a vision test every two years. Some drivers may also be required to pass a road test.

Learn about everything that’s required before it’s time to renew your licence.

Senior Drivers
AAPEX Driving Academy

AAPEX Driving Academy

Since 1988, AAPEX Driving Academy has been teaching their students the importance of collision prevention through their government approved driver education program. As a CAA-approved driving resource, AAPEX is the Region's top driver training school. 

CAA Members save $30 off the regular price* on the Senior Refresher program at AAPEX Driving Academy.

*Before applicable taxes.

Signs that Driving Habits Should Change

Discover the signs to look for that may be clues that driving habits need to change, and learn how to manage this transition. 

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How to Maintain Your Driving Skills

We've gathered information on ways to maintain driving skills, including managing challenging driving conditions. 

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Medications & Driving

Medications can sometimes affect our ability to drive safely. Learn more about how medications can affect driving ability. 

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