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Driving made easy with your mobility scooter

Author: Aime Wolf
by Aime Wolf
Posted: Sep 02, 2014

It’s amazing what physically challenged people can do unaided. Thanks to technology, no one who has loss of mobility feels challenged any more. This is because they can now use a variety of gadgets and accessories that are designed to make life simpler for them. A mobility scooter is especially designed for people that face challenges with mobility. And there is a wide range of hand controls that are now available for those that need assistance while driving. All these accessories are available from multiple manufacturers. The best places to shop for these products are owned by those who have faced the same challenges themselves.

A mobility scooter is usually a three-wheeled or a four-wheeled scooter that you can purchase as per your convenience. For people who are larger in size, there are also the many types of heavy duty scooters that they can choose from. These scooters are equipped with advanced controls, are extremely comfortable and can be conveniently operated. Even if space is limited, these scooters can be maneuvered easily and you shouldn’t have any challenge moving about.

When you look to buy a mobility scooter, look for the additional accessories that you can buy. There are setback bags that can be used for carrying stuff; the saddle bags can carry your phone, or glasses or books and there are cup holders and larger holders for carrying your crutches or walker. These accessories are not part of the vehicle and need to be purchased separately. When you prepare to purchase a mobility scooter, you should look for a seller that has people to explain to you what options you have and what options you should choose.

If you want to further advance your driving skills and options, there are a range of hand controls that you should consider. These controls do what they are supposed to do – offer you better control as you drive your vehicle.

An example of a hand control is a left foot accelerator. This is ideal for someone who cannot use their right foot. A left foot gas pedal can be added to their vehicle so that they can accelerate their vehicle using their left foot. Even better is a satellite accelerator. This is a control for people who have lost the use of both their feet. This accelerator allows them to increase and decrease the speed of their car with hand controls being provided with the steering wheel.

Apart from these hand controls, there are a whole lot of other controls that you can look at. With these controls, you can virtually do anything – control the headlights or open the garage door and even turn at signals. Everything can be done with your hands and you are in full control of your vehicle.

With your mobility scooter and hand controls for your vehicle, you can never feel that there is something amiss about the way you drive. In fact, these controls give you so much flexibility that they turn out to be better than some of the best vehicles around.

If you have been finding it difficult to drive because of a physical challenge, consider using a mobility scooter or equip your vehicle with special hand controls. Driving will suddenly become a whole lot easier.

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