Older drivers often get a bad rap for being a menace on the road, but data about their safe driving practices reveals quite the contrary. In fact, older drivers are involved in fewer fatal collisions per capita than in the past.
Studies also show that many older drivers self-limit their driving by driving fewer miles, or avoiding driving at night or in other challenging situations.
Seniors, come to 125 LIVE to participate in a unique safety program called Carfit. CarFit, developed in 2005, runs drivers through a 12-point checklist to assess their fit in their vehicle and educate them on how minor adjustments may increase their safety. Carfit helps promote conversations between older drivers and their families about driving safety and helps seniors improve their “fit” in their vehicles.
At the event, you’ll be able to talk with older drivers and see first-hand how trained technicians help aging drivers with the comfort and safety settings in their car including:
• A clear line-of-sight over the steering wheel;
• Adequate space between the front air bag/steering wheel and the driver’s breastbone; properly adjusted head restraints;
• Proper positioning on gas and brake pedals;
• Proper seat belt use and fit, and safe positioning of mirrors to minimize blind spots.
Limited spots. Register early.
Those registering for this activity are not going to be at the activity for the full 6 hours (this is just the time frame the presenters will be there). The programming team will contact those registered to assign their time slot (30-minutes).
Free 125 LIVE members.
Register by May 6.
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