Older Driver Assessment

What is an Older Driver Assessment?

An Older Driver Assessment is a driving assessment for Class C licence holders who wish to retain their licence and are:

aged 75 and over who need to complete a driving assessment at the recommendation of their medical practitioner, or,
aged 85 with an unrestricted Class C licence and need to pass a driving assessment every second year.

These assessments can be provided by either:

a Testing Officer from Service NSW, or,
an Older Driver Assessor.

Older Driver Assessors are approved by Transport for NSW to conduct older driver licensing assessments for drivers aged 75 and over.

You can Find an Older Driver Assessor here.

Applying to become an Older Driver Assessor

To be eligible you need to have:

A current NSW Driving Instructor Licence (Class C) and have held it for a minimum of three continuous years, and,
Completed unit of competency TAEASS412, and,
Completed an online Code of Conduct training module. Transport will enrol you into this course once your application is deemed eligible.
Completed a Transport for NSW Older Driver Assessor half day workshop. This may include a pre-and post-workshop assessment. Transport schedule these workshops dependent on demand.

How to apply

You need to submit the following to olderdriverassessor@transport.nsw.gov.au:

A completed application form
Copies of:
- Statement of Attainment showing unit of competency TAEASS412 or Transport approved equivalent
- Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence
- Current NSW Driving Instructor Licence (Class C)
- Certificates of currency for:
  - Professional indemnity insurance, $5 million for each claim
  - Public liability insurance, $20 million for each claim
  - Comprehensive vehicle insurance, including leased vehicles, $20 million for each claim
  - Workers compensation (as per state legislation)

Providing this service to older drivers

Assessors may provide training prior to conducting the driving assessment on the Older Driver. Assessors must also provide separate assessments for older drivers who do not want training.

All fees for training and assessment are paid by the Older Driver directly to the Assessor. Fees are set by the Assessor.

Assessments may be conducted in either the Assessor’s or Older Driver’s vehicle. If the Assessor’s vehicle is used, it must be fitted with dual controls.