Monthly Archives: April 2019

Car Fit

This program offers adults 55 and older the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles “fit” them. Technicians guide participants through a 12-point checklist to correctly adjust mirror positions, the distance between their chest and the steering wheel, and other vehicle features. One-on-one appointments are available. For more information on an appointment or an…
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7th Annual Distracted Driving Summit

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 7th Annual Distracted Driving Summit presented by DRIVE SMART Virginia on September 25-26, 2019 at the Hotel Roanoke. Engaging and cutting-edge topics related to law enforcement, targeted populations, research and technology, and corporate and community strategies will be represented on this year's agenda. Join DRIVE SMART Virginia at this summit to continue to…
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Distracted Driving FACT

Last year in Virginia, 24,350 distraction-related crashes killed 126 people and injured 13,733.* Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system - anything that draws your focus away from the task of…
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