Car controls (view report contents)
Seating
Sitting in the right position is the key to safe and comfortable driving so consider your seating position first. It may be that the existing car seat suits you, particularly if it has a range of adjustments. Check you have good all round vision, that the steering wheel is in the right position and you can reach the controls. If not consider:
Cushions. These provide better comfort and change the
shape of the seat - for example to give you a more upright posture or
support the small of the back.
Seat adaptations. Some can be raised, made to slide further
in the car, or swivel out of the car.
Replacement seats. These include seats that move right
out of the car, and seats with useful features, such as:
- a choice of shapes and adjustability
- adjustable lumbar support
- extensions to give leg support
- suspension to reduce vibration
- built in heating
- ventilation so that clothes and the seat keep dry
- powered controls.
From adaptation firms and specialist dealers. Cushions cost mostly £20-£80; a wide range of seats from £400 - £3,000+.
For more information see the section on Seating in Ins & Outs of choosing a car.
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
