Car controls (view report contents)
Other ways of steering
Horizontal steering wheels
Joystick steering
Foot steering
Tillers
Tiller like joysticks
Horizontal steering wheels
These come in various sizes and are usually custom built to suit you.
They are helpful if you have limited reach. They are often used with a
two way joystick which controls speed. They will be fitted in the best
position for you. Some move out of the way to make it easier to get in
and out of the vehicle (£1,200+).
A horizontal steering wheel
Miniature steering wheels are for people who have little strength or very restricted movement. They can be placed anywhere and are powered so that they are easy to turn.
An AEVIT miniature wheel
Joystick steering
Joysticks need only a very small amount of movement - the range and the
strength needed can be adjusted.
An AEVIT joystick
Foot steering
You can steer by foot. This can be done in various ways. In addition
to the turntable system shown below, there are systems that work like
a treadle and a system in which you put your feet in stirrups (£950+).
A KC Mobility turntable system
Tillers
Steering with a tiller needs less movement than a steering wheel and
some people find the horizontal grip easier to use. Holding the tiller
can also give you more stability. Tillers can be fitted with other controls
including accelerator, main brake and parking brake. The force needed
and extent of movement can be adjusted.
The Jim Doran two handed tiller. You twist the handle to accelerate and push the tiller forwards to brake
The Jim Doran one hand tiller. You twist the grip to accelerate and squeeze the lever to brake
Tiller like joysticks
You may find that the feel and range of movement of these large levers
suits you.
This Steering Developments two
way system is only used to steer - as you might expect you push the
lever to the left to turn left and right to turn right
This Steering Developments four way tiller controls speed as well - you move the tiller from side to side to steer and pull it towards you to accelerate and push it away to brake
Safety:
- If you have tiller steering you have to remove the driver's front air bag.
Report Contents
Introduction
Starting
points
Standard
equipment that may help
Some features
you can find on new Cars
Good design
The controls
Seating
Primary
controls
Gripping
the wheel
Other ways of
steering
Controlling
speed
Changing Gear
Parking brake
Pedals
Advanced
controls
Secondary
controls
Combined
Controls
Maintenance
Custom building
Moving controls
Safety
Who can drive
& other useful information
Finance
Helpful organisations
Mobility
Centres
Useful
publications
Addresses
