Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to introduce mandatory refresher training for drivers.

The Government does not have any plans to introduce mandatory refresher training for drivers.

Mandatory refresher training could place an undue burden on responsible drivers and disproportionately affect older or lower-income individuals, potentially limiting their independence and mobility.

There are many organisations which provide driver refresher training and assessments should a driver feel they require it. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) also promotes the Pass Plus scheme which is designed to enable drivers to further develop their driving skill to drive more safely on the road in varied driving conditions. The scheme is primarily targeted at drivers who have recently passed their driving test.

There is no statutory basis for training on changes made to the Highway Code after someone has passed their driving test.

DVSA is among many organisations and local authorities who provide public education for people who are licensed to drive. Examples from DVSA include the advice and blog at www.safedrivingforlife.info and the free resources | Safe Driving for Life (and specifically the vulnerable road users quiz), as well as products like The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving book and The Official DVSA Guide to Better Driving e-learning.

Public education for drivers is also delivered through the relevant social media channels of the Department for Transport, Think Road Safety Campaign, DVSA and National Highways, as well as our partnerships such as Safe Driving For Life.