Hand Controls: Driving Aids to Help Gas and Brake

Hand Controls

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If you think certain disabilities have to keep you from the driver's seat, you might want to take another look at driving aids. Hand controls allow those who don't have the ability to operate the gas and brake pedals to drive. The hand controls are usually mounted below the steering wheel and allow the driver to control speed with a lever.

Like with all driving aids, hand controls should be expertly installed. If you decide you're ready to get in the driver's seat, give the professionals at Handicap Vans of Missouri a call. We have decades of experience helping drivers select the proper type of hand controls. The hand controls we keep in stock include:

• Push/rock style - When the driver pushes the handle forward the vehicle will brake and when the lever is rocked back it will accelerate. Persons with no finger dexterity can operate this model.
• Push/right angle style - Allows the driver to push the handle upward towards the instrument panel to brake and downward at a right angle to accelerate. This method is operable for persons with limited finger dexterity.
• Push/pull style - By pushing the lever forward on the handle the vehicle's brakes will engage and when it is pulled backwards the vehicle will accelerate. A three-post hand interface can be installed to allow the user to maintain contact with the handle giving the driver greater control. This operation model is persons with limited finger dexterity friendly.
• Push/rotate style - The driver pushing the handle forward causes the vehicle to brake and when the lever is twisted the vehicle will accelerate. Full or limited finger function is required for this type of control.

Hand Controls $950.00