Week 13 Flashcards
many states require what after a change in physical status?
re-test for driver’s license
t/f - a driver’s license lists qualification for driving such as adaptive equipment
true
t/f - insurance companies don’t require a notification after a change in physical status.
false
safe, independent driving is comprised of which 3 areas?
- getting in/out of the vehicle (transfers, stowage, etc.)
- driving to various locations (acceleration, braking, other controls, etc.)
- maintaining the vehicle in good working condition (gas, maintenance, emergency services, etc.)
when considering driving it is important to assess the following 4 general abilities…
- physical ability (musculoskeletal)
- cognition
- sensation
- psychosocial/emotional/behavioral
the decision to use a van or a car is usually based on which 2 things?
- based on whether the user can transfer into the driver’s seat (transfer)
- and stow their w/c or other mobility devices (stowing)
can be set up to use while seated in seat
car topper
attaches to tow bar; requires person to walk around car to seat
trunk rack
name the 2 restraint systems needed for driving.
- one to hold the w/c to the vehicle - lock-down, tie-down
- one to hold the person
which restraint system requires assistance?
tie down
which restraint system may be done independently?
lock down
name 4 driving adaptations for acceleration.
- left foot accelerator
- hand control - push/pull control, push down/forward control
- joystick control (digidrive)
- low effort
name 3 driving adaptations for braking.
- hand control
- joystick control
- low effort
which driving control should be the easiest to manage?
braking bc of safety reasons
a car seat is usually recommended until the child is about how many pounds?
40 lbs (may be needed longer)
if problem areas can’t be remediated, what can you do?
try to compensate for them
if someone is driving from a w/c are they more likely to use a van or a car?
van
space behind the driver and passengers seats, an electric lift hooks up to w/c which is lifted and stowed behind those seats in the extra cab space
cab-slider
not able to be done from driver’s seat, person must be able to do it and then get into driver’s seat - have to be able to walk a short distance, lift it up, etc.
scooter-lift II
series of 4 straps that attach to the floor and sturdy parts on the w/c - won’t be attached to anything that can easily be taken off like arm or leg rests, attached to frame of the chair, all 4 corners, 2 in the front, 2 in the back - attached by someone else, not done by the person in the w/c
tie down system
locks in place, vertical stem/bolt that hangs below the w/c, attached by installers of equipment, easy lock on top is on the floor of the van, easy lock locks in place and holds the stem in place in that position
lock down system
simple mechanical device that shifts and attaches to original accelerator, can drive with left foot instead of right foot
left foot accelerator
small joystick for controlling accelerating, braking, and steering
digidrive
which type of control does digidrive use?
proportional control
