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CarFit Coming to St. Paul!

CarFit: Ensuring

Your
 Car’s Safest Fit--for drivers 55+





The RSVP Volunteer Program, sponsored by Volunteers of America Minnesota, is

bringing a FREE driver safety event to St. Paul this fall.  CarFit

will be at The Humboldt Apartments, 516 Humboldt, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 12th. At

this educational event, drivers 55 and over will receive a quick but

comprehensive check of how well they and their vehicles work

together.   





 Trained volunteers will ask simple questions to complete a

12-point  checklist, of things like mirror adjustments, seatbelts,

lights, flashers, and more.  The entire process takes about 20

minutes per vehicle, and participants leave with

recommended safety adjustments and adaptations, a list of local resources--and

greater peace of mind.   





CarFit is NOT a driver assessment program.

 It was developed as a public service by the American

Society on Aging in collaboration with AARP, American Occupational Therapy

Association and AAA in order to increase driver safety.





The RSVP volunteer program is part of a

national organization that matches people 55 and over with opportunities to

serve the community. One of RSVP's main focus areas is helping older adults and

people with disabilities to remain safe and independent  for as long as possible. 





Interested drivers can find more information by calling 952-945-4162.

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