Automatic and Mobility Instruction
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- Why learn to drive in an automatic car?
- Adaptations for disabled drivers
- How do I drive if I can't use my left arm?
- How do I drive if I can't use my right arm?
- How do I drive if I can't use my left leg?
- How do I drive if I can't use my right leg?
- How do I drive if I can't use either of my legs?
- How do I drive if I can't turn my neck or back?
- How do I drive if I can't lift or release the handbrake?
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How do I drive if I can't use either of my legs?
Adaptations for disabled drivers
You will need to use a steering ball with your left arm. The steering ball allows you to steer with one arm only, this will free up your right arm to operate a combined accelerator/brake/signal lever. You push the lever to brake, pull it to accelerate and flick the switch on top to signal.
If you use a wheelchair, you may need to learn how to load your wheelchair into your car, so that you can become independent. The occupational therapist at your local hospital may be able to help teach you this. The videos below show you one way to do this.