Driver awareness courses
Find out about our theory based driver awareness courses, covering all aspects of safe driving.
Motorcycle training
Please find below details of motorcycle training
Dorchester & West Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists (DWDAM)
Providers of the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Course to riders within West Dorset. For more information, visit the DWDAM website.
Biker10
4 hours free Advanced Skills training to riders between 18 to 30 (full licence holders). Riders have the opportunity to progress to a sponsored (fully paid) IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider training course. For more information, visit the Biker10 website.
Bournemouth & Wessex Advanced Motorcyclists (BWAM)
Providers of the IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Course to riders within East Dorset.
RoADAR Advanced Drivers and Riders Dorset
Affiliated to RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) and providers of the RoADAR Advanced Driver and Rider Course within Dorset.
Bike Safe Dorset
Workshops delivered by Dorset Police aimed at helping riders to identify areas of risk and improve skills.
RoSPA Dorset Advanced Motorcyclists
Free ride out events. See the RoADAR Dorset website for more details.
Get On campaign
Free motorbike or scooter induction for new riders or those returning after a break from riding. Please see their website for more details.
Young drivers and riders
Please find below details of courses for young drivers and riders.
LifeDrive UK
LifeDrive is a free scheme that offers enjoyable and interactive enhanced theory and practical driver training, plus a £50 voucher for everyone completing the course.
NextGen Riders
The DocBike NextGen course is available free of charge for riders aged 16 to 35, who have a current CBT (but not yet a full bike licence) and who have a motorcycle to bring with them which they are legally permitted to ride on public roads. IAM RoadSmart and Phoenix Training run the rider skills section and Bennetts Bike Social’s John Milbank runs the bike security section.
Biker10
Ready to take your skills to the next level? Biker10 is about pushing yourself to be the best rider you can be in any situation. 4 hours free advanced skills training to riders between 18 to 30, holding a full motorcycle licence. Riders also have the opportunity to progress to a fully sponsored (free) IAM RoadSmart Advanced Rider Skills course.
Advice for parents of new drivers
Advice for parents of new drivers:
Older drivers
Dorset Driver Gold is an older driver programme run by Safewise for drivers aged 65 and over, to refresh and update your driving knowledge and skills to keep you driving safely for longer.
Eyesight and keeping fit to drive
You must be able to read a number plate at a distance of 20 metres. Read about eyesight and driving rules on GOV.UK.
Download the Age UK Staying Steady guide for simple exercises that you can do at home to strengthen muscles and bones to help keep you fit to drive.
When should you stop driving?
You must renew your licence every 3 years after you turn 70 but there are no laws on what age you should stop driving. View the GOV.UK advice on deciding when to stop driving.
If you decide to give up driving, there are alternative options such as public transport services and community transport.
Disability and driving
Having a medical condition or disability does not necessarily mean you can't or won't be allowed to drive. You must tell the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) about any medical condition or disability that may affect your driving. See GOV.UK for information on medical conditions, disabilities and driving.
The Forum of Mobility Centres is a network of independent organisations in the UK, offering professional information, advice and assessment to individuals who have a medical condition or are recovering from an accident or injury which may affect their ability to drive or access a motor vehicle.