Here is a simple overview and advice on which type of hand control is suitable for your handicap. With one click you get to page of specific product.
Both legs nonfunctional
Car equipped with automatic gearbox
- MERO 3 hand control.
- MERO 2 hand control (left, right).
- Accelerator ring on the steering wheel + MERO 2 or MERO 3 brake.
- Accelerator lever on the left + MERO 2 brake on the right.
- More options for accelerator – motorcycle handle, lever. It is possible to solve it electronically for effortless move.
Car equipped with manual gearbox
- Electronic clutch + brake and accelerator control see previous “Car equipped with automatic gearbox”.
- MERO 1 – mechanical system of all three pedals. It is more demanding to control. More options for accelerator – ring on the steering wheel, motorcycle handle, left accelerator lever.
Left leg nonfunctional
Car equipped with automatic gearbox
- Only a car equipped with automatic gearbox from car manufacturer is needed and there is no need of other adjustments.
Car equipped with manual gearbox
- Electronic clutch or MERO 2 S mechanical clutch. Mechanical clutch is harder to control, electronic clutch is more comfortable and easy to control.
Right leg nonfunctional
Car equipped with automatic gearbox
- Left foot accelerator – cars with two pedals.
Car equipped with manual gearbox
- MERO 2 or MERO 3 hand control. You have to push clutch pedal with your left leg.
- More options for accelerator – ring on the steering wheel, motorcycle handle, accelerator lever.
Left hand nonfunctional
- We recommend flasher bypass and ball on the steering wheel.
Right hand nonfunctional
- Only car with automatic gearbox and wipers bypass on the left side.
Both legs hand and one hand (left or right) nonfunctional
Worse hands mobility
- It is possible to use many of steering wheel extenders. Alternatively we can manufacture the extender made to measure. You can also use many of extenders like button, fog lights and windows extensions. Start the engine with start button. Also a handle or loop to make closing the door easier.
Both hands nonfunctional
- If the person is used to since childhood he or she has usually very well exercised legs. It is then possible to drive with legs. You must have a car with automatic gearbox. With one leg you turn the steering wheel and with the other you control brake and accelerator with hand control lever.