ConsumerReports.com lists best vehicles for senior drivers
- 2013 Toyota Camry
- 2013 Toyota Avalon
- 2013 Toyota RAV4
- 2013 Toyota Highlander
What qualities make new Toyota near Charlotte more senior-friendly?
- Driving position: It's important for senior drivers to be able to get comfortable in the driver's seat. These four new Toyota offer special adjustable seats so you can tailor your position, and some of them like the N Charlotte Toyota Avalon even have power settings that include memory!
- Front-seat comfort: This quality plays into driving position – it's important for senior drivers to have adequate support in their seats, in addition to comfort no matter how long the drive time. All of the new Toyota on the list definitely deliver!
- Access: It has to be easy for senior drivers to climb in and out! If the vehicle is low to the ground or oddly shaped, it can be difficult for drivers to enter and exit if they're not as flexible or steady.
- Controls: Sometimes senior drivers suffer from arthritis, which can make grasping controls and buttons more difficult. It helps if the new Toyota they're commanding has larger buttons and a thicker steering wheel so they can get a good grip!
- Visibility: Good visibility is essential to any driver, no matter the age. However, sometimes it's difficult for senior drivers to crane their heads around to check traffic around them. It helps if their vehicle has good visibility!