What is CarFit?
CarFit is an educational program that provides a quick, yet comprehensive review of how well you and your vehicle work together. It teaches you to improve your safety and comfort behind the wheel, as a driver.
CarFit for the Public
CarFit helps drivers like you by teaching you:
- how to fit your vehicle to you.
- what adjustments to your vehicle improve your safety and your comfort.
- how to adjust your vehicle to meet your changing needs as a driver.
- what community resources exist to help you drive safely.
At a Virtual On-Demand CarFit Event, you can expect that:
- You will complete the survey below to participate and receive access to the event materials.
- The event will occur online and you will participate via a laptop, tablet or desktop computer.
- In the recording, a trained CarFit Instructor will review a self-assessment checklist with you virtually.
- It will take about half an hour.
- It is free.
- You will learn how to adjust specific features of your vehicle to improve comfort and safety.
For groups, please register each time you show a Virtual On Demand CarFit Event to a new group. It is important to the CarFit Program to demonstrate the number of new participants. Moreover, new registration allows you to show the latest content.
Register to watch a Virtual On Demand CarFit Event video as a group
Request a live, virtual CarFit event
At an In-Person CarFit Event, you can expect that:
- You will register to participate in advance.
- A trained CarFit technician, coordinator or instructor will complete a 12-point checklist with you, the driver.
- It will take about 20 minutes.
- The CarFit checkup will happen at your home or in your community.
- You will be in your vehicle during the event.
- It is free.
- The event may be 1:1 with you parked in a parking spot, your driveway, or at a drive-thru location like a parking lot.
- 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.
Note that events are slowly expected to return in 2023. They may not occur in your community.
Drivers are always welcome to watch a Virtual On Demand CarFit Event when an In Person CarFit Event is not available in their community.
Find an in-person CarFit event | Request an in-person CarFit event |
CarFit for Everyone
Are you interested in learning more about CarFit?
Watch this CBC news segment |
Read/download this article on how CarFit Helps |
Read/download these CarFit Posters: |
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How CarFit adapted during /after COVID | Safety and Comfort behind the wheel |
CarFit was initially developed in the United States of America by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association. In Canada, CarFit is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) in partnership with the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). | |
Do you have an unanswered question about CarFit? Contact the CarFit Program Coordinator at CAOT. |
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Do you have an unanswered question about driving? Use Find an OT and search by Driving Assessment and Rehabilitation to find an occupational therapist who specializes in driving and rehabilitation. |
CarFit for already trained Technicians, Coordinators or Instructors
Register your CarFit event Mandatory reporting after your CarFit event Access the resource page for CarFit Technicians, Coordinators and Instructors | |
Access free CarFit training to "refresh" your CarFit skills and all updated materials |