Adaptive Vehicles/customize Vehicles Flashcards
Protocol for adaptive equipment education
- Explain action of adaptive equipment
2. Have patient practice with transmission in park - Instruct patient to mentally think of response according to driving environment
4. Explain “OFF CONTROL” - Instruct on two most important things to remember
- Upon Competency have patient Drive in reduced to level environment
- Practice smooth stops and accelerations until mastered
8. Gradually incorporate right and left turns - Instruct on signal application
- Multiple turns with signal application
- Progress to light traffic then heavier traffic as appropriate
- Reversing or parking maneuvers
Two most important things to remember for hand control used
- Forward is breaking
2. Off control
Potential problems with driving with affected right upper extremity
Steering Ignition Gear selector Parking brake Horn Cruise control HVAC
Potential solutions for affected right upper extremity
Steering device Keyholder Left-handed gear selector lever Power parking break Remote horn switch Remote cruise control set Remote dash controls
Suggested factory options for affected right upper extremity
Power steering
Automatic transmission
Foot operated parking brake
Steering column mounted gear selector
Potential problems with driving with affected left upper extremity
Steering Turn signal lever only Smart stick lever (turn signal, dimmer, wiper, washer, flash cruise control) Closing door Horn Parking brake release
Potential solutions for drivers with affected left upper extremity
Steering device Remote turn signal lever Loop/handle Remote horn switch Power parking brake
Suggested motor vehicle factory options for affective left upper extremity
Power steering
Automatic transmission
Potential problems for drivers with affected right lower extremity
Accelerator
Pedal interference
Potential solutions for drivers with right lower extremity impairment
Left foot accelerator
Hand controls
Pedal block/leg strap
Suggested factory options for affected right lower extremity
Automatic transmission
Potential problems for drivers with affected left lower extremity
Parking brake – foot operated
Clutch pedal
Pedal interference
Potential solutions for a drivers with affected left lower extremity
Parking brake extension lever
Automatic clutch system
Leg strap
Suggested factory options for affected left lower extremity
Automatic transmission
Hand operated parking brake
Potential problems for a drivers with bilateral lower extremity impairments
Brake and accelerator pedals Steering Clutch pedal Foot operated parking brake Wheelchair/scooter storage Balance/trunk control Pedal interference Horn Dimmer switch