Car controls (view report contents)
The controls
The following sections give details of the main types of controls available. They can’t tell you what would be best for you, but browsing through them should give you an idea of the range available. Use it as a starting point for discussions with Mobility Centres and car adaptation firms listed in the addresses section .
Keep in mind
- that most adaptations are fairly simple. The most common are hand controls for braking and acceleration and a spinner - all that may be needed on an automatic car
- most can be altered to suit you
- nearly all can be altered to make them lighter to operate.
- unless you know what you are doing avoid buying second hand. The equipment may not be the best alternative for you and may not suit the car or be in good condition
- it’s worth it - many people in our survey talked about the freedom driving brought them.
The illustrations in this booklet are intended as examples of what can be done and are not endorsements of any particular product. Mobility Centres and adaptation companies will tell you about other possibilities and will advise on what might suit you.
Prices in this guide were typical in summer 2004. They include fitting but not VAT because you will not have to pay it (see Finance section for details).
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
