Published on May 17, 2022
Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Commissioner Mauro Tucci are co-sponsoring a valuable program for Senior Citizens called CarFit. This program identifies and helps correct any issues that seniors may have in their cars, including positioning of the steering wheel, positioning of the driver sear, side view mirrors etc.
Older drivers are often the safest drivers in that they are more likely to wear their seatbelts, and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However, older drivers are more likely to be killed or seriously injured when a crash does occur due to the greater fragility of their aging bodies.
Driver safety programs improve adult driver safety by addressing cognitive abilities and skills, however, older drivers can also improve their safety by ensuring their cars are properly adjusted for them. A proper fit in one's car can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others. At a CarFit event, a team of trained technicians and health professionals work with each participant to ensure they "fit" their vehicle properly for maximum comfort and safety. A CarFit check takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
This program will be held on May 26th from 12:30 to 3:30 at main parking lot at Nutley Parks and Recreation, 44 Park Avenue. It is free of charge and is open to all Nutley residents and will be on a first come, first serve basis. To sign up, please call Sam Carella ay 973-284-4929.
