How is a CarFit? Check-Up Done?

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How is a CarFit? Check-Up Done?

• Uses a trained team of volunteers health
  professionals such as occupational therapists
  (OT) to work with senior driver participants.
• Appointments are pre-arranged by participants and
  designed to take no longer than 15 minutes to
  assess the fit between the vehicle and the
  driver. This is followed by a 5 minute
  Check-Out by an OT.
• Red Flag issues are brought to the attention of
  the OT for review. If no Red Flag issues are
  noted, the participant is given information and a
  copy of the Checklist.

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Why CarFit??

• By 2030, one of five drivers will be age 65 or
  older.
• Ill-fitting vehicles can make it uncomfortable
  and unsafe to drive.
• Things change as we grow older. We need to adapt
  to these changes.
• CarFit? can help you fit your vehicle better.

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What is CarFit??

• A low-risk opportunity to open a dialogue with a
  senior motorist about safety issues for the aging
  driver.
• Offers the opportunity for drivers to see how
  well their car fits them.
• Offers information and materials for resources to
  keep drivers driving safer longer.
• It is not a program to take drivers off the road.

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Who is CarFit??

• A collaboration of AAA, AARP and the American
  Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).
• Includes Event Corodinators and Technicians
  across the country.

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Number of Drivers in the Car
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Vehicle Safety Belt
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Steering Wheel Head Restraint
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Distance from Chest to Wheel
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Line of Sight Above Steering Wheel
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Positioning to Gas Pedal
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Positioning to Brake Pedal
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Mirror Use
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Neck Mobility for Blind Spot Check
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Parking Brake Ignition Switch
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Operation of Vehicle Controls
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Vehicle Walk-Around
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Questions?
Gary Bubar Safety Reesearch Specialist AAA
Michigan 313.336.1411 gtbubar_at_aaamichigan.com