Events scheduled to help keep senior drivers safely on the road - Edmond, OK
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Touchmark at Coffee Creek will hold an event aimed at keeping seniors safer on the road
Waymark Code: WM10H3A
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2019
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Touchmark at Coffee Creek is located on the north side of Covell, between Broadway and Kelly. A statue of Mark Twain is at the entrance to the community housing. Technicians will be available at an event held here to help seniors be safer drivers.
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As we get older, some things need to change. That’s why organizations are teaming up for a pair of events to make sure that senior drivers are safe on the roads.
Seniors represent the fastest growing segment of drivers. In fact, current projections suggest that a quarter of all drivers will be over the age of 65 by 2025.
To keep senior drivers safe, AAA and Oklahoma County Sheriff TRIAD are hosting two events to provide comprehensive car checks.
Technicians will check the following:
Steering wheel tilt/position
Distance the driver sits from the steering wheel
Line of sight above the steering wheel
Position of driver to gas/brake pedal
Help adjust mirror settings to eliminate blind spots.
CarFit technicians will also provide tips to help seniors reach the shoulder seat belt harness, get into and out of the vehicle easily, turning their heads to check other lanes and sitting comfortably.
The CarFit events will be held at the following times and locations:
Thursday, May 9 at Touchmark at Coffee Creek in Edmond
Friday, May 17 at the Bethany Municipal Court.
Appointments are required but the event is free. You can make an appointment by calling (405) 488-7611.
Type of publication: Internet Only
When was the article reported?: 05/06/2019
Publication: Oklahoma's News 4
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How widespread was the article reported?: local
News Category: Health/Medicine
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