10c- Vehicles for the disabled
Driver rehabilitation specialists perform comprehensive evaluations to identify the adaptive equipment most suited to your needs. A complete evaluation includes vision screening and, in general, assesses:
- Muscle strength, flexibility, and range of motion,
- Coordination and reaction me,
- Judgment and decision making abilities,
- Ability to drive with adaptive equipment.
Upon completion of an evaluation, you should receive a report containing specific recommendations on driving requirements or restrictions, and a complete list of recommended vehicle modifications.
Take time to find a qualified dealer to modify your vehicle. Begin with a phone inquiry to find out about credentials, experience, and references. Ask questions about how they operate.
Car Adaptations for the Disabled Include:
- • Hand controls that are designed to correspond to the natural hand-arm movement of the driver: pull the control back, push down, or use a twist grip to accelerate, push it forward to brake. There are many hand controls available, such as an easy use handbrake which is ideal if you find squeezing and pulling the handbrake lever difficult.
- • Left foot accelerator adaptations for automatic vehicles provide an accelerator pedal to either side of the brake pedal. The left foot accelerator consists of two hinged pedals connected by a cable or mechanical rod. They are set up in such a way as to ensure it is only possible to have one of the pedals down at any time.
- • Extended indicator arms for ease of use operating a vehicle’s turn signal. Steering wheel spinner knobs and devices for one-hand control of the steering wheel for vehicles with power steering.
- • Sure-Grip hand control users use a push/rock style of driving with products specifically designed to give drivers the benefit of controlling a vehicle with both hands on the wheel for a safer, smoother driving experience.
- • Swivel Seats – Among other advantages, swivel transfer seats provide drivers with disabilities the ability to easily transfer from their wheelchair in the center section of a van to the driver position. The swivel seat base is usually electronically controlled using actuators and gears that slide the seat backward and forward, and there are swivel up and down controls.
- • Pedal extensions help the person with short legs to reach the pedals. In this kind of arrangement, the brakes and accelerator pedal height are raised. The pedal extension enables the driver to apply the brakes with reduced effort. A left foot gas pedal requires professional installation in which modifications are done for the braking and acceleration systems. For a missing leg, the left foot gas pedal is used as it prevents crossovers. In left foot gas pedal adaption, the pedal is provided on both sides of the brakes.
Show empathy
Do not park in handicap Spaces.
Would you rather have a disability, or walk few extra yards?
Are You Ready for Your Permit?
You still have a small training quiz to do, then you will be able to pass your exam, just to see what you remember.
Remember:
Passing the exam is NOT the point here!!!!!
THIS IS NOT SCHOOL ANYMORE! EVERYONE PASS! You must make sure your subconscious mind knows every trick or unexpected thing that may come upon you while driving. You are the judge!
YOU WILL NOT HAVE THE TIME TO GUESS OR CHECK ANSWERS ON GOOGLE, THEN!
Part 2 Revision is here not only to kill the remaining 10 hours (for teens) but to also allow you to go back and check the topics you are not too sure about…: Your subconscious mind must act on instinct before you even have the time to analyze a situation. Knowledge is the key.
Bad Driving Habits to avoid
If you do not have your Permit yet:
End of Topic 10C VEHICLE FOR THE DISABLED
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