- Sign up for a CarFit event happening near you.
- Find the closest AARP Driver Safety class.
- CarFit Exam 12-point checklist.
Do you know the minimum distance you should have between your chest and the steering wheel of your car? Do you know the best way to adjust your mirrors to reduce your blind spots? Do you know how to adjust the driver's seat in your car?
If you answered "no" to any of these questions, then CarFit is the program for you.
CarFit is a community-based educational program created by the American Society on Aging in collaboration with AARP, American Automotive Association (AAA) and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The program is designed to help older drivers, but anyone who thinks their car "fit" can be improved.
Trained volunteers in take a CarFit participant through a 12-point checklist designed to help older drivers find their best fit in their vehicle. A best fit includes making sure the mirrors are adjusted properly to reduce blind spots, adjusting the headrest to reduce injuries in case of a crash, adjusting the seat properly so you can reach your gas, brake and clutch, but still have enough room for the airbag to deploy, etc. An occupational therapy practitioner also reviews the checklist with the driver and may demonstrate and recommend adaptive devices that can help drivers find their best fit.
The whole process takes only 20 minutes; older drivers leave the event with a copy of their checklist and a list of community resources to help them continue driving safely as long as possible.
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