Speed Awareness Course

A few weeks ago I got zapped by a speed camera. No complaints on my part. I was doing 37mph in a 30mph zone. I was banged to rights.
As an alternative to a £60 fine and three points on my licence, I chose to pay £90 and go on the alternative, the speed awareness course.
I attended the course yesterday. It lasts six hours, and is divided into two parts, lectures discussion and theory, followed by an extended drive with an advanced driving instructor.
I expected to be in the company of mostly boy racers, but was surprised to find I was about the average age (I'm 53) attending the course.
In the morning session,I learnt some things about hazards and concentration that I had previously not given too much thought to.
I have been driving for twenty seven years, and apart from one informal work related test,I have not been supervised driving since I learnt to drive and took my driving test. I approached this part with some trepidation, however my fears were unfounded. Ron, my driving instructor, pointed out to me some of my bad driving habits (We all have them!!) He was very nice about it, and was constructive rather than critical.
If you get zapped, I can thoroughly recommend the course. I now have a fresh insight into speed and driving in general. I enjoyed the day, it was very informative and you take positives away with you at the end.