TGA’s forthcoming Safe Scooter Driving and Charity Awareness Day will provide the opportunity for existing and prospective mobility scooter users, to learn the latest techniques for competent driving in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. All visitors will be able to experience the TGA test track which will compromise of obstacles typically found when travelling on a scooter. Helpful and trained TGA advisors will be on hand to support and offer guidance on manoeuvres such as crossing the road. This free programme is not a driving test or formal training, it is a relaxed and informal awareness day that builds confidence and a better understanding of individual capabilities.
Event attendees can bring their own scooter or select one from the latest TGA range. The event will provide:
- Free safe driving tips and advice
- Free health check for all mobility scooters
- Free safe driving certificate
- Free test drives of our latest award-winning scooters
New ‘Carers Hub’
This brings together a diverse range of charities that offer support to people with restricted mobility or those who care for others. Visitors will be able to source a variety of information from:
- Suffolk Family Carers
- Alzheimer’s Society
- Bridge Project
- Colchester Catalyst
- Drive Ability
- MS Society
- Parkinson’s UK
- Rehab United
- Success After Stroke
Advisors from Autochair, the car boot scooter hoist specialist, will also be available.
Daniel Stone, TGA Managing Director, says: “We welcome all existing and potential mobility scooter users from across East Anglia to come to our safe driving day. It will help everyone gain confidence and discover how to enjoy freedom with peace of mind. With the impressive range of charities also attending our latest event will be rewarding for all.”
