A Missouri college hosted a screening to help older drivers better fit in their cars, according University City Patch.
The CarFit screening was conducted by students of occupational therapy disciplines at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis on March 31. The free event was organized by people who aspire to fill occupational therapy jobs.
Typically consuming as few as 15 minutes and no more than 20 minutes, CarFit looked at 12 factors in enabling the drivers to fit in their cars.
Use of the safety belt, how the steering column adjusts, the setting of the head restraint, how the air bag is positioned, how clearly the driver is able to see over the steering wheel, the driver's access and positioning in regard to the pedals for accelerating and braking, how the mirror adjusts, the parking brake and the ignition key's operation, and operation of the vehicle controls.
Created by the American Society of Aging, CarFit serves as an educational program. The American Automobile Association, the American Association of Retired Persons and the American Occupational Therapy Association collaborated with the project.
The objective of CarFit is to inform older drivers about safety standards that are recommended and help ensure control over their cars.