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Senior Drivers: How Well Does Your Car Fit?

AAA East Central Hosting Event to Help Mature Drivers Maintain their Independence

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WHAT:
In an effort to help senior motorists drive more safely, this innovative safety program is designed to help senior motorists check how well their vehicles fit them.  Older adult drivers will arrive at the event in their own vehicles and will be shown through a driving circuit where several trained technicians help them through a 12-point checklist. 

Some of the key areas that will be highlighted are adjusting mirrors to blind spots, foot positioning on the gas and brake pedals, a seat that fits comfortably, and proximity to the steering wheel. 

WHY:    
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers 65 years and older accounted for 18 percent of all traffic fatalities in 2016.  Because of their fragility, seniors have the highest crash death rate per mile of everyone except teenagers.

WHO:       
Sponsored by AAA East Central and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office.                  

WHEN:     
Thursday, March 29th
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
                  

WHERE:   
Pine Senior Housing
6231 Tonawanda Creek Road N.

Lockport, NY

AAA East Central is a not-for-profit association with 80 local offices in Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia serving 2.7 million members.  Past news releases are available at news.eastcentral.aaa.com.  Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
 

For More Information, Contact:
Jim Garrity, Public & Community Relations Manager
Desk: 412-365-7274 / Cell: 412-905-9021 / Email: Garrity.James@aaaec.com

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