The steering wheel has a special handle shaped as a lever for the right hand, which the user holds, and a cradle that supports the wrist. There is a counterweight on the opposite side of the wheel. The user has a weak elbow extensor that makes it difficult for her to turn the steering wheel with her elbow extended. The counterweight helps her do so without strain.
She uses her left hand manipulate an extended lever that controls the accelerator and brake. Her wrist is stabilized by a three-point cradle.
Users comments
From the beginning after the injury, the user had neither triceps nor thumb function. Following hand surgery she now has weak elbow extensor function and a weak active grasp by bending her thumb.
Made by
Hedemora Anpassning (modifications) which today is part of Star Mobility, starmobility.se/internationell (last checked August 2020).
Paid for by
Swedish Social Insurance Agency
Whose idea
Hedemora Anpassning
User at steering wheel, steering handle and counterweight visible
Steering wheel with steering handle
Related tips
Modifications that make it safe for a person with disabilities to drive while seated in a manual wheelchair. 2012
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