CarFit

Older adults represent the fastest growing portion of the driving population, with roughly 2.7 million drivers over the age of 65 on Canadians roads today. Driving today is more difficult than ever, because of increased traffic congestion, longer commute distances, new technology and faster speeds. Research suggests that older drivers are among the safest drivers, because they are more likely to wear seat belts and less likely to speed or drink and drive. However, as people age, they’re more likely to suffer serious injuries or death in crashes, due to greater fragility. Personal mobility is critical for healthy aging, but ill-fitting vehicles can make it uncomfortable and unsafe to drive. Today’s vehicles have many safety features that offer enhanced restraints and protection, yet many drivers are unaware of those features or how to best use them. CarFit helps you better understand them and develop strategies to achieve the safest fit.

If you would like to learn more, please follow this link to a video on CarFit:

CarFIT Providence 2026.mp4 - Google Drive

At an In-Person CarFit Event, you can expect that:

• A trained CarFit technician, coordinator or instructor will complete a 12-point checklist with you, the driver.
• It will take about 20 minutes.
• You will be in your vehicle during the event.
• It is free.
• You will have an opportunity to ask questions.
• You will learn how to adjust specific features of your vehicle to improve comfort and safety.
• You will receive a list of additional resources, like more help available in your community about safe driving.
• This event is for older adult drivers, or family members and caregivers of older adults who may be riding in their vehicles.
• You are welcomed to bring additional family members with you!

**Event Instructions**

• This is an in-person event, you should attend in your vehicle for the safety check-up.
• You will enter the Providence Health Care Centre parking lot. Look for CarFit staff wearing yellow vests.
• Take a ticket from the Parking Lot Ticket Machine. KEEP YOUR TICKET.
• PARKING IS FREE FOR THIS EVENT.
• You can only drive in one direction. You must drive the entire parameter before reaching the K Lot.
• There are many different lots for parking at Providence- keep driving until you reach the K Parking Lot.
• There will be balloons and yellow signs directing you.
• There will be CarFit staff in yellow vests to direct you to continue driving to the K parking lot.
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot.

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