Car controls (view report contents)
Primary controls
Primary controls are those you use to steer, brake and accelerate. They may be separate or combined so that a single control works more than one operation. A Mobility Centre or adaptation firm will help you decide which to choose.
Motability has an accreditation scheme
for vehicle adaptation and conversion companies. All adaptations for Motability
customers must be carried out by companies accredited under this scheme.
In addition, Motability has introduced Codes of Practice for certain adaptations,
including wheelchair hoists and stowage systems. They lay down standards
for such things as safety, ease of use, quality, reliability, installation
and maintenance.
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
