Week 13

Question 1

many states require what after a change in physical status?

Answer 1

re-test for driver’s license

Question 2

t/f - a driver’s license lists qualification for driving such as adaptive equipment

Answer 2

true

Question 3

t/f - insurance companies don’t require a notification after a change in physical status.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

safe, independent driving is comprised of which 3 areas?

Answer 4

• 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.)

Question 5

when considering driving it is important to assess the following 4 general abilities…

Answer 5

• physical ability (musculoskeletal)
• cognition
• sensation
• psychosocial/emotional/behavioral

Question 6

the decision to use a van or a car is usually based on which 2 things?

Answer 6

• based on whether the user can transfer into the driver’s seat (transfer)
• and stow their w/c or other mobility devices (stowing)

Question 7

can be set up to use while seated in seat

Answer 7

car topper

Question 8

attaches to tow bar; requires person to walk around car to seat

Answer 8

trunk rack

Question 9

name the 2 restraint systems needed for driving.

Answer 9

• one to hold the w/c to the vehicle - lock-down, tie-down

- one to hold the person

Question 10

which restraint system requires assistance?

Answer 10

tie down

Question 11

which restraint system may be done independently?

Answer 11

lock down

Question 12

name 4 driving adaptations for acceleration.

Answer 12

• left foot accelerator
• hand control - push/pull control, push down/forward control
• joystick control (digidrive)
• low effort

Question 13

name 3 driving adaptations for braking.

Answer 13

• hand control
• joystick control
• low effort

Question 14

which driving control should be the easiest to manage?

Answer 14

braking bc of safety reasons

Question 15

a car seat is usually recommended until the child is about how many pounds?

Answer 15

40 lbs (may be needed longer)

Question 16

if problem areas can’t be remediated, what can you do?

Answer 16

try to compensate for them

Question 17

if someone is driving from a w/c are they more likely to use a van or a car?

Answer 17

van

Question 18

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

Answer 18

cab-slider

Question 19

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.

Answer 19

scooter-lift II

Question 20

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

Answer 20

tie down system

Question 21

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

Answer 21

lock down system

Question 22

simple mechanical device that shifts and attaches to original accelerator, can drive with left foot instead of right foot

Answer 22

left foot accelerator

Question 23

small joystick for controlling accelerating, braking, and steering

Answer 23

digidrive

Question 24

which type of control does digidrive use?

Answer 24

proportional control

Question 25

makes it possible for someone with weakness or little movement, so the throw of the accelerator takes them more quickly to a faster speed than a traditional accelerator, much more sensitive

Answer 25

low effort acceleration

Question 26

describe the push down/forward system.

Answer 26

push forward - accelerator goes down speed up, push down toward the floor - brake goes down, slow down

Question 27

turning the wheel will be very easy

Answer 27

low or zero effort

Question 28

• series of ball bearings in knob, lets you hold on to the knob and make a full revolution of the steering wheel
• comes in a variety of shapes

Answer 28

spinner knob

Question 29

3 pins that stick up, weave hand into it, hand is held by the 3 pins

Answer 29

tri-pin spinner knob

Question 30

who usually uses a tri-pin spinner knob?

Answer 30

someone who doesn’t have grasping ability but does have extension - ex: c6 or lower

Question 31

who usually uses a joystick/digidrive?

Answer 31

someone with limited ROM and strength - so the revolution is shorter/smaller

Question 32

describe payment for getting gas for someone who requires assistance?

Answer 32

should be able to get full service at self-service costs

Question 33

describe payment for parking for an individual with a disability.

Answer 33

don’t have to pay a parking fee in places that others do - due to challenges with paying and how difficult it can be

Question 34

describe the 5 points of control for someone who requires a chest harness due to an inability to hold an upright position while seated in a car.

Answer 34

2 at shoulder, 2 at pelvis, 1 btwn legs