Hi Joy,

I did almost the same thing you've done when I first started driving in
High school.  However, my driving instructor then was quick to point out
that we'd both be better off if I took lessons in a car equipped with
proper hand controls.

Later on, actually after High school, I found a driving instructor who
specialized in teaching hand-controlled driving.  She was my saviour at
the time.  Now I have a small Geo -- so it *is* possible to get hand
controls
put on a small car.  I don't use a chair, but I have friends that do.
You
may want to talk to a physio-terrorist :-) about getting from your chair
to a car seat -- or other arrangements.

Wish you the best.  Good luck in your driver's exams.  If I can do
it, you certainly can.


Regards,

Vince

- Joy - wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I'm getting my learner's permit soon, hopefully over this summer.  I had
> my first lesson tonight, with me steering and my dad sitting on the
> shift working the gas and brake, since I don't have reliable control of
> my feet.  That's not safe, legal, or fun... so, I was wondering what
> adaptive devices you guys use for driving.  I'd like to have a regular
> car if possible, not a van with a lift.  I use a wheelchair, so I'm also
> interested in ways to haul that in and out.  Thanks!
>
> ~Joy~