Car hand controls

[harryd]

I am soon going to have to make the transition to an automatic with hand controls, as I'm losing the feeling in my feet.
I'd like the benefit of anyone's experience in this area, whether it's with a proper Des Gosling conversion, steering wheel ring, push - pull even the cheap aluminium bars you strap on to the pedals and the steering column and work with a crossbar.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Harbo]

We have a Co. called Wessex Mobility who assess your disability and if applicable let you try out various solutions on their modified cars.

You will have to surrender your licence and inform your insurance Co. too. You will probably have to undergo a few lessons and hope for a good report to the DVLA.

Rod

 

[harryd]

Thank you, Rod,
There do seem to plenty of companies with well engineered solutions. Lots of research.

 

[owen]

My brother in law is a double amputee so uses hand controls, I've had a go in the past when using his car and it's surprising how easy they are to use and get used to. I don't know what make his are but you just pull them towards you to accelerate and push them away to brake. There's even a little toggle on top for indicators and you push it in for the horn.

 

[transatlantic]

My brother in law is a double amputee so uses hand controls, I've had a go in the past when using his car and it's surprising how easy they are to use and get used to. I don't know what make his are but you just pull them towards you to accelerate and push them away to brake. There's even a little toggle on top for indicators and you push it in for the horn.

I am a paraplegic, and have the same setup. Can't really comment on how it compares to driving normally as I was injured before learning to drive.