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This week, Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) will co-host a CarFit event<\/a> with many stakeholders in their region. CarFit is a free, interactive, and educational program that uses trained volunteers to assess the safest \u201cfit\u201d for older drivers and their vehicles. Simple improvements that help improve driver safety and community mobility include educating the public on proper mirror positioning, foot positioning between pedals and brakes, and the distance between the driver and steering wheel. See CarFit’s<\/a> website<\/a> to learn about bringing their events and services to your community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

This week, Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) will co-host a CarFit event with many stakeholders in their region. CarFit is a free, interactive, and educational program that uses trained volunteers to assess the safest \u201cfit\u201d for older drivers and their vehicles. 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