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Adaptive equipment & driving aids for cars are specialized tools and modifications designed to assist individuals with disabilities in operating a vehicle safely and comfortably. Driving aids range from simple installations like steering wheel knobs, turn signal extenders, parking brake extensions, and any other feature that controls the functions of a vehicle.
At Superior Van & Mobility, your safety is our utmost priority! We test and approve all mechanical and electronic handicap driving aids we sell and install. If we don’t find an driving aid to be safe, easy to use, and affordable, we won’t sell it or install it into your vehicle.
Top manufactures we work with include – MPD, EMC, Veigel, MPS, Sure-Grip, Wells-Enberg, and BraunAbility Menox.
When it comes to adaptive driving equipment for your car, truck, van, or SUV, the first thought that comes to mind is a traditional spinner knob. However, today, drivers have way more options. There are now numerous products available that provide both mechanical and electronic steering control.
Below is a sample of some of the most popular spinner knobs and adaptive steering control driving aids available.
The Sure Grip A600 spinner knob is a basic mechanical driving aid that assists drivers in turning their vehicle’s steering wheel. The clam-shell design makes mounting easy for a one-size-fits-all application. The A600 uses high-speed bearings for smooth, easy rotation.
The device is equipped with a quick-release button for easy knob removal. This device is available in black or a wood grain finish.
This type of adaptive equipment, steering wheel control, is ideal for the independent driver with minimal grip strength or reduced stability in their wrist. The tri-pin steering aid is considered a more advanced steering device.
For this adaptive equipment, it’s best to consult our mobility consultants or a driving evaluator for more details. Both will be able to assist you in determining if the tri-pin mobility driving aid is right for you and your needs.
This is a variation of a spinner knob for individuals who cannot fully open their hands but have strong wrists. This device easily clamps onto a vehicle’s steering wheel and has a quick-release system.
Note: Due to the advanced nature of this driving device, it’s best to consult with one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for more details and to ensure this type of driving aid will fit your needs.
The Amputee Ring from Sure-Grip is designed for a driver fitted with a prosthetic hook. It assists a driver in steering their vehicle by safely securing their prosthetic to the wheel. It works similarly to the basic spinner knob. It is equipped with a quick-release button for easy removal.
Due to the advanced nature of this type of control device, you must consult one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for fit and consultation.
The 5-Pin steering aid from Sure-Grip is designed for a driver with wrist strength who cannot fully open their hand. It works similarly to a basic spinner knob, helping drivers steer their car, truck, van, or SUV. It is equipped with a quick-release button for easy removal.
Due to the advanced nature of this adaptive device, please consult one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for fit and assessment.
The Counter Weight adaptive steering device from Sure-Grip is designed for use with a vehicle with reduced-effort steering. Various versions available provide the counterweight needed to assist in steering a vehicle with reduced effort. This is not a common device used with a stock vehicle. It is equipped with a quick-release button for easy removal.
Due to the advanced nature of this adaptive device, please consult one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for fit and assessment.
The V-Grip adaptive steering device from Sure-Grip is designed to assist drivers with moderate grip strength in steering their vehicles. Similar to a Single-Pin, except for the integrated guard. The guard is to help keep a driver’s hand from slipping off the steering device. It is equipped with a quick-release button for easy removal.
Due to the advanced nature of this adaptive device, please consult one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for fit and assessment.
The Palm-Grip adaptive steering device from Sure-Grip is an alternative to the tri-pin steering device. It assists drivers without wrist support but with low grip strength to steer their vehicles. It is equipped with a quick-release button for easy removal.
Due to the advanced nature of this adaptive device, please consult one of our mobility consultants or your local CDRS for fit and assessment.
The steering wheel extension is a beautiful solution for drivers with limited limb length. It is designed to bring the factory steering wheel closer to the driver. The steering wheel extension can be fitted with adaptive devices like a spinner knob, tri-pin, or single-pin mobility driving aid for additional control.
If you use hand controls or other handicapped driving aids to operate your car, truck, van, or SUV, do you find operating your vehicle’s secondary controls difficult? (turn signals, horn, wipers, etcetera.) We have the solution!
Today, many manufacturers, like Veigel and Sure-Grip, provide a solution to the problem called multi-function electronic hand controls. These secondary adaptive driving controls allow the driver to operate the mechanical aspects of their adaptive equipment and incorporate the ability electronically to safely and easily operate their vehicle’s secondary controls.
These adaptive controls integrate directly into your vehicle’s current design and can even be wireless in some cases. Several adaptive secondary control devices are available, some that can attach directly to mechanical hand controls or steering wheels. To learn more or check if secondary driving controls are right for you and your vehicle, contact one of our mobility consultants or your CDRS.
An AVQ is a switch that provides audio and visual feedback on your vehicle’s secondary switch selection. Once activated, the system scans your programmed functions. When an audio or visual indicator queues the function you wish, simply push the button again to activate the selection.
The Sure Grip Sure-Switch is a four-button secondary feature control switch for your car, truck, van, or SUV that attaches to the handle of your mechanical driving hand controls. It controls various secondary driving functions while your hands remain in contact with your primary driving controls.
Sure-Switch can be programmed to control headlights, turn signals, hazard flashers, and horns. A second Sure-Switch can be added to control additional features like your wipers.
The Sure-Grip UH360 is one of the newest Bluetooth programmable spinner knobs. This unit is fully customizable with up to ten secondary functions using a combination of pushbuttons & joystick controls. It allows you to keep your hands on the wheel while controlling its functionality.
The Sure-Grip BB-8 is another Bluetooth, programmable spinner knob that controls your vehicle’s secondary functions. BB-8 is fully customizable, using one to four rocker switches on the front and side of the knob.
The Sure-Grip EZ Spin RF360 is also a six-button wireless ergonomic spinner knob that is fully customizable to allow for any variation of secondary driving control operations while your hands remain on the steering wheel. The EZ Spin utilizes your vehicle’s Bluetooth capability to communicate with the control module.
The Sure-Grip RF Mini is available in various sizes with variable button layouts. It works like a traditional spinner knob while providing users with switches to operate their vehicle’s secondary functions. It is fully customizable and ergonomically designed for easy use.
The Sure-Grip Remote Button is exactly as it sounds. This adaptive switch uses colorful 1-inch buttons to operate your vehicle’s secondary functions. The number of buttons and layout are customizable to your needs. The system operates using your vehicle’s Bluetooth system.
The Sure-Grip Tri-Switch combines a tri-pin control unit and two integrated switches to control the secondary vehicle function. The system moves the Tri-Switch left or right to activate programmed functionality.
Do you have a limited range of motion? Look to adaptive extension aids to give you back your independence. The gear shift selector shown below from Veigel allows a driver to operate a console-mounted gear selector easily. There are also models available for floor console and dashboard-mounted gear selectors.
This mobility driving aid fix-mounts to the steering column cover while attaching loosely to the turn signal lever. When using this mount, drivers can perform additional vehicle functions often provided by the turn signal lever, such as high and low beam operation.
Right-Hand Turn Signal Extension
This type of mobility extension allows for the operation of the turn signals from the right side of the steering column vs. the left. This device installs without damaging your vehicle’s original operating device.
Drop Down Style Turn Signal Extension
This mobility driving aid allows the user to operate the turn signals while driving using a control arm mounted much lower on the steering column. This is a great choice for a person with limited vertical movement. The device can be used while keeping one’s hands on a set of driving hand controls. The mobility device mounts without damaging the vehicle’s original operating lever.
Parking Brake Extension
The parking brake extenders from Veigel and Sure-Grip allow for easier operation of your console-mounted parking brake. Many other adaptive driving aids often require the parking brake to be engaged first, making this one of the most common mobility driving aids installed.
This extension makes the operation of the parking brake easy and safe. The materials are sturdy and come in various lengths for customization. There are versions of this available for floor-mounted and console-mounted parking brakes.
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