Others may find that the driving task is eased by assistive technology; such as specialist mirrors, electric handbrake, push button start. Simply moving to automatic transmission or choosing a car with better access or a better seating position may provide a more convenient, comfortable, safer form of driving.

An older person, who may never have driven or may not have driven for a period of time, possibly through reliance on a partner, may wish learn anew or to restore confidence to enable them to drive regularly.

The Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland is there to assist older drivers by conducting driving assessments, providing information on assistive technology and appropriate vehicle choice or providing refresher courses of instruction of the kind described above.