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DEFINITIONS

The following terms are defined for use in this guide:

Aging in Place: Living in a community with some level
of independence in a residence of your choice. This
includes having access to services that are needed
day to day, while maintaining your independence and
quality of life.

Assessment: An evaluation or appraisal of a condition.

Driver Rehabilitation Specialist: One who is trained and
certified to plan, develop, coordinate and implement
driver rehabilitation services for older drivers or
individuals with disabilities.

Impaired Driving: The operation of a motor vehicle by
anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs or driving
while drowsy, or having any medical condition which
adversely affects the operator’s ability to drive safely and
competently.

Mobility Manager: A person who is responsible for
optimizing mobility by coordinating the travel and
trip planning needs of an individual by identifying and
offering available community transportation alternatives
including, but not limited to, ride-sharing, public or para-
transit, volunteer or private driving programs.

Move Over Law: Section 316.126, Florida Statutes
requires all drivers to move over a lane — when you can
safely do so — for stopped emergency, sanitation, utility
service vehicles and wreckers. If you can’t move over, or
when on a two-lane road, slow to a speed that is 20 mph
less than the posted speed limit. Slow down to 5 mph

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