Hand controls for car – The technical aspects
Physically disabled people can independently drive cars with the help of various hand controls. There is a wide range of hand controls for them. Many sellers and fitters offer highly developed and easily customizable hand controls. These are available with a lot of options for most models of vehicles. Some of the popular are:
Infra red and wireless controls for cars
The secondary control units of your vehicle work using wireless technology. Horn, lights, indicators, wipers (front and rear), hazard lights, windscreen washers etc are controlled by the wireless units. The units are located on the steering wheel by keeping in mind the driver’s comfort. Either steering ball or lollipop style grip control can be used. The units can be used either right handed or left handed.
Features:
 Operation of airbag is not hindered,
 Right and left handed use,
 Has a long battery life,
 It can be easily removed.
Indicator switch
Using this hand control, the driver can shift from left to right indicator without moving his hands from the hand controls. There are 3 positions in the switch – right indicator, off and left indicator.
Features:
 It is simple to operate,
 The switch is enclosed by a comfort grip,
 Available for every car model.
Secondary controls
 RFMAX: this hand control meets all your driving needs. It allows for a fully custom-made switch layout. It consists of 6 switches and buttons with many layouts.
 Sure switch: sure switch is used to control the peripheral driving functions of your vehicle with the touch of a button. Headlights turn lights, horn, hazard flashers, park lights can be operated with just the tip of your finger. Disabled divers can easily operate the secondary functions without compromising his safety and driving control.
 Single amplifier: it is designed for those who face problem in hearing their turn signal notification. So this device helps them by providing an extra loud beeping sound when the signals for turning are activated. It has 2 knobs – one controls the LED brightness and other controls the volume of the beep sound. This device can be placed in any location within your vehicle having turn signals.
 Airbag shunt: it allows the driver to avoid the airbag caution light which is associated with the removal of knee bolster airbag. The installation of the airbag shunt has become easier with a simple plug and play fitting. So this cuts down on the installation time.
Steering wheel attachments
 Amputee ring: it is designed for drivers with a prosthetic limb. The device attaches to the edge of the steering wheel. The amputee ring can be easily removed when not required.
 Tri – Grip: it is for those who have weak gripping strength and less wrist stability.
 V – Grip: it is designed for drivers with mild gripping strength.
 Palm grip: drivers who do not need wrist support can use this hand control. It is a great substitute for tri- grip.
All available hand control types mentioned above can be found at Guidosimplex US website http://www.guidosimplexusa.com/ . Italian manufacturer is world famous by most quality electronic disabled car controls. For more info or to order please visit http://www.guidosimplexusa.com/
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Guidosimplex USA
Address: 8130 Parkway Dr.La Mesa, Ca 91942
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