Hand Controls for Vans, Cars and Trucks
For those in the disabled community who have limited lower mobility and are interested
in driving an AMS Conversion minivan, the answer is hand controls. These systems are designed
to allow a driver to manipulate the brake and gas pedals using a specially designed lever
that typically gets mounted below the steering wheel.
The hand control systems that we install are designed to have the highest levels of user-friendliness,
ease of operation, and safety. They also do not interfere with standard driving. No adjustment of the
system is required to allow for standard drivers to be able to operate the vehicle.
The primary way in which hand control systems differ is in how the lever is operated to
perform the various driving functions. Before you decide on a particular hand control
system, make sure that it's operation fits your mobility needs by reading the comparison
below.
Hand Control Types:
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Push/right angle style: Push the handle upward toward the
instrument panel to brake and pull it downward at a right angle to accelerate.
Persons with limited finger dexterity can operate this type of mechanical hand
control.
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Push/pull style: Push forward on the handle to brake and pull
it backwards to accelerate. Persons with limited finger dexterity can operate this
type of mechanical hand control. In addition, a three-post hand interface can be
installed to allow the user to maintain contact with the handle.
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Push/rock style: Push the handle forward to brake and rock it
back to accelerate. Persons with no finger dexterity can operate this type of hand
control.
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Push/rotate style: Push the handle forward to brake and twist
it to accelerate. Full or limited finger function is required to operate this control.
Hand controls installed from $895.00.
Wells Engberg Hand Controls and Mobility Aids
The Wells Engberg hand operated mechanical driving controls provide safe, easy and more convenient vehicle operation. Wells Engberg offers four different types of mechanical controls to suit all needs and are competively priced.
The Wells Engberg hand controls are universally mounted, using a common set of connectors which allows installation in the majority of domestic and foreign cars, light trucks, and vans equipped with automatic transmission and power brakes. They have designed special mountings for some vehicles which make installation even easier.