Secondary controls
These are to make things like lights and indicators easier to use. There are simple attachments - such as extended indicator stalks - and switches built into hand controls.
Otherwise there are infra-red systems for all secondary controls. They can be fitted and adjusted to meet your particular needs. Getting used to them takes practice as you need to find the right button by touch. Many do not have automatically cancelling indicators.
Adaptacar steering ball & secondary controls
There are also bleeper and tone systems - you press just one button until you reach the function you want. Voice control systems act by only your spoken command.
Prices of these vary widely depending on how complex the adaptations are and on your vehicle's wiring system. They start at about £800. Do check the potential cost of any adaptation you are considering and its compatibility with your car with an adaptation specialist
Other ways of driving
Nearly all controls can be altered or adapted to suit you and complete systems built around you if necessary. Obviously the more equipment you need and the more it has to be adapted, the higher the cost. You will certainly need a thorough assessment at a Mobility Centre and specialist instruction for systems that involve driving in a very different way.
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