AAA and the Broken Arrow Police Department To Host a CarFit and Vehicle Inspection Event

NEWS from AAA Oklahoma, October 14 –  CarFit, an event to check how well older drivers “fit” in their vehicles, will be held tomorrow, Friday, October 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Broken Arrow Senior Center, 1800 S. Main, in Broken Arrow, Okla.

CarFit is a free event, open to the public.  Mature drivers are encouraged to come by, driving their personal vehicle.  Once there, trained CarFit technicians will perform a quick but comprehensive check of how well the driver and his or her vehicle work together to maximize safety.

The 12-point CarFit check will cover such items as mirror positioning, car seat and headrest adjustment, easy access to gas and brake pedals, clear line of sight over the steering wheel, sufficient room between the driver and the steering wheel, seat belt use and ability to look over one’s shoulder when changing lanes.

Also tomorrow, students From Tulsa Technology Center will be at the event providing participants with a free fall vehicle safety check.  Students will check vehicle fluids, lights, belts, tires, and other routine maintenance items.  Drivers will then be given a checklist showing which items need attention.

The sponsor of the CarFit event is AAA Oklahoma.  The program was developed by the American Society on Aging in partnership with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Assn.

For more information, contact Danial Karnes at AAA: (918) 748-1074 or at danial.karnes@aaaok.org.