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Definitions

The following terms are defined for use in this guide:
Lifelong Community: 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 mature
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 Coordinator: 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

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