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Date: | Mon, 19 Apr 1999 23:23:46 -0400 |
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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:
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> Hi,
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> 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~
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