ARTICLES • PRACTICAL INFORMATION • COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Articles & Insights
Adelaide Senior Road & Health Association Incorporated provides clear, practical information for older South Australians, families, carers and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Topics include road safety, licensing, health and driving awareness, digital confidence and community education. This Association resource hub is separate from Happy Driving School and contains reviewed Association material only.
Explore our topics
Older-driver safety
- safer-driving awareness
- common hazards
- confidence and continued mobility
- family conversations and support
Road rules and practical driving
- understanding South Australian road rules
- road positioning and observation
- intersections, merging and everyday hazards
- adapting driving strategies as circumstances change
Licences and official processes
- overseas licences
- myLs and mySAGOV
- understanding official Service SA instructions
- preparing for relevant licensing processes
Health and driving awareness
- mobility, vision, fatigue and wellbeing
- fitness-to-drive awareness
- when to seek advice from an appropriate health professional
Digital confidence
- smartphones and tablets
- email and verification codes
- government digital services
- online safety and scam awareness
Families, carers and communities
- respectful support
- preserving independence and dignity
- practical ways to help
- community education and accessible information
Start with current resources
Overseas Licence & myLs
Practical guidance on overseas-licence pathways, myLs, mySAGOV and understanding Service SA instructions.
Programs & Events
An overview of the Association’s road-safety, digital-confidence, health-awareness and community-education program areas.
How we prepare information
The Association aims to provide:
- clear and readable language
- practical community education
- respectful information for older people and families
- references to official sources when road rules or government processes are discussed
- translated resources where reviewed versions are available
Road rules, licensing processes and government services can change. Please confirm time-sensitive requirements through the relevant official authority.
New and updated articles
The Association’s article library is being reviewed and expanded. Additional reviewed resources will be added progressively.
Scope and boundaries
This content provides general community education. It does not replace:
- official licensing instructions
- individual legal advice
- medical advice or diagnosis
- a professional driving assessment
- advice from a GP, specialist or other appropriately qualified professional
Suggest a useful future topic
Readers, families, carers and community organisations are welcome to suggest useful future topics or ask about accessible educational resources.
Email joe@seniordriving.org.au
Page reviewed: 12 August 2026