If you are disabled you may no longer be able to drive a typical vehicle.  Those with various arm, leg or hip disabilities can’t drive their regular car any longer.  This can make the disabled home bound.  Those with disabilities can reclaim their independence by using vehicle hand controls.

Vehicle hand controls are designed to provide a way for those with limited mobility to drive a car.  There are various types of hand controls available for use with all types of vehicles.  The purpose of the hand controls is to allow the disabled driver to use the brake and gas pedals by using their hands rather than their feet.

Using regular brake and gas pedals requires the use of many leg muscles including those in the feet, calves, knees, thighs and hips.  Most drivers don’t realize how much body control it actually takes to work the pedals of the car.  Those with limited mobility are often unable to work the pedals well enough to control the vehicle.  Whether permanent or temporary, those with limited mobility often become home bound and rely on others to provide them with transportation.

The use of vehicle hand controls gives people their freedom.  Those who were previously unable to drive may now drive using their hands, rather than their feet.  Permanent controls can be quite expensive and may be complicated to install.  However, temporary controls are an affordable option.

Lower cost isn’t the only advantage to temporary hand controls.  Another reason to choose this type of hand control system is that it can be easily installed and removed.  This allows the disabled driver to use the system in any car he chooses, and to move the system as required.  Others can quickly remove the system so they can drive the car normally.

Using temporary vehicle hand controls is easy to do.  They can be installed quickly and effectively.  The system simply clamps onto the brake and gas pedals so that the driver can control them using their hands.  The clamp system is secure so that they will not slip off the pedals during driving.  Yet the system can be installed in a matter of minutes, and no special training is required.

Vehicle hand controls allow those with disabilities to function normally.  They will be able to drive themselves around, rather than relying on others to get them where they need to go.  This provides a safe and affordable way to have the independence that is essential in today’s society.