♿️8 DISABILITY DRIVING HACKS 😱| How to dive with a disability [CC]

[@shanelSS592]

I went through my driving assessment now I’m taking training lessons. I am extremely nervous but ready! ☺️

[@Blackwater_House]

Always remember that everyone Driving today had to learn and some of them made far worse mistakes than anything you might do and yes with Training and Experience you can become a better driver than many of them. Stay well, stay Safe.

[@itsrileylyn]

I'm learning to drive right now, and holy cow I need the indicator switch on the hand controls that's so nice.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Yes you do!!! ;) good luck. x

[@itsrileylyn]

@@Wheelsnoheels Thanks!!!

[@erkinalp]

This vehicle has electronic engine management, which means, this adaptation could have done without mechanically moving the throttle pedal. Electronic brake management too, which could move the brake pedals without mechanically modifying the pedals. Also to mention, this vehicle can actuate its blinker stalk on its own, which could also be utilised in the conversion.

[@Psychedeeelic]

I just found your channel and I love it so much! I will definitely keep in mind these details when I look for a new car. The indicator switch blew my mind, but I got used to flipping it with my other hand, I just try to do it when the wheel is straight so I can reach for it while my hand is still partly on the wheel. The electric chairs are also soooo nice.

[@tashahansenpersonalaccount9633]

The #1 thing for me is doors that open extra wide to allow easy transfer in & out without getting in the way of my ♿️ Even as a passenger

[@paulinecooper7784]

Hello Gem, I'd like to see how you get your wheelchair & yourself into the car. I need this information for when I need to be in a wheelchair in the near future, as I have Polio. I'm enjoying your videos & they're a great insite for me. Pauline 😊

[@anneharrison1849]

I adore my adaptive cruise control, I also have automatic wipers and headlights. However, it's nuts that they are even allowed to fit hand controls without the indicator switch, which is what I have, so a lot of times I just don't signal. I'd also love to have electric seats (with a memory so they know my driving position), but I'd have to change makes of cars to get that and I'm really quite attached to VWs. Keyless entry is not something I've ever had, but nor is it something I feel the need for. I think this probably means I go out less than you and that living on the east side of the country it's a bit drier, so it's not that common for me to get in the car in the rain.

[@ecologist_to_be]

You're causing a hazard not indicating!!!!

[@Wheelsnoheels]

SEAT is ownd by the VW group and has a vw engin. My husband has a polo and says its just the same. Im really quite pleased with the quality of the car. Unfortunately I don't have electric seats either (it was my mums car that I filmed those on.) But luckily my husband and I have the same driving position. xx

[@anneharrison1849]

@@Wheelsnoheels My problem is not anyone changing the driving position, but getting in and out without pushing the seat back. I'm managing at the moment, but if I have more pain I really need to push it back to turn around and get out, but then that ends up causing more pain to have to adjust it before and afterwards, it's a lose lose.

[@emilyjames3110]

@@Wheelsnoheels is it easy with a automatic car ? . And are mini automatic

[@postinstitute]

I would love to see how you set the cruise while driving! Your video is so helpful

[@pattykittenguru8296]

I find 2 door cars are easier to load and unload . I get in the collapse the chair , then put behind the front seat . For 4 door cars I have to get in on the passenger side , collapse the chair , put half the chair in , scoot over , pull chair the remaining way in .... then I have a rope attached to the passenger door so I can pull it shut .

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Yes I have seen a lot of paras get on better with 2 door cars. For me having a family and ferrying children around, 4 is better. But once grown up I may look into 2 door. xx

[@dedclownsRfunny]

Since my accident nearly 20 years ago and getting my Learner’s permit 8 months after the accident, I’ve had seven cars, all four doors. I’m about to buy my eighth and am tossing up whether to get a BMW M140 (four doors) or M2 (two). One thing I’ve noticed with the two door versions is that even though you get a wider door aperterture to get the chair through, the doors are longer which narrows the space when I’m parked in a narrow parking space.

[@amywebb2029]

Such a helpful video 💜

[@billm6294]

Every time I see one of these superb videos I think...surely this informative vid should be on the BBC or (in America - Public Broadcast). Love how you boldly take this on...so many can benefit from the knowledge and inspiration..GO GEM! ♥

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Ah thank you Bill, Please feel free to share, it, It helps push the vids out to others who need them. Yes one day I hope Ill be spotted. ;)

[@Overkill_dnb]

That's cool. Do you take a rigid chair out or a folding one? Does a rigid chair even fit in a car or 4x4 and hiw do you get it in there if youre alone? I've seen the mechanical arm things that come out the boot and put the chair at your door but they seem crazy expensive and do they only work with folding chairs?

[@ChrisPage68]

On Fords the indicator is on the left, so it's just a matter of moving one finger to flip the indicator stick.

[@pattykittenguru8296]

Buick too

[@ChrisPage68]

I mean right!

[@JustinWheels]

All these are really great things to have. Especially that keyless entry. I wish I had that on my truck.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

It is sooooo good. x

[@christopherbyrne721]

Seen the hand controls being shown in the video I have multiple cirrhosis and my feet have turned numb so I cannot feel the pedals having these fitted to my car before I could even use them I had to go to a school of motoring I had four lessons that were £80 a time I didn’t even realise there was a School of motoring specially for this type of tuition so on my fourth lesson instructor said you are never ready for your test. Again that was something that I didn’t know you had to have a test for although I have to say I think it was essential they were extremely strict on eyesight especially peripheral vision I also had a test on a static rig of my reaction time for emergency breaking I also had to have a cognitive test as well. I had all this done at Rockwood hospital in Cardiff Wales and the examiner told me after the test there is lots of people who fail. Fortunately I passed and without these adaptions on my car I wouldn’t be able to drive so for me they are an absolute godsend.

[@rubenof_therubens1873]

How do you call that push/pull hand controls, I want to order

[@dwthomle]

Thank you for the videos. I recently had surgery on my right leg. What temporary hand control would you recommend?

[@Charlie-qx3pf]

I didn't see any lift or ramp on your car...so if you don't mind me asking, how do you get your wheelchair in the car? Or does somebody help you with that? Asking cause I'm looking into buying a car soon and would love to know how I'm going to transport my wheelchair by myself if possible haha. I love your channel, we have different conditions but your content is still really relatable and I have enjoyed watching 😊

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Charlie 44 You don’t need a ramp or a lift for a manual chair. Just learn to dismantle your chair and lift it into the passenger seat or rear passenger seat. Also! Think Gem is a bit modest/sensitive about how she gets her chair into her car. She can walk with a crutch which is a real bonus to manage independently with storing her chair in the boot. This is absolutely ideal for her in terms of safety when driving and frees up the car for passengers.

[@michaelknight2721]

Can these controls be used with a manual car?And if so how much are these adaptations.?Also how do I find a driving instructor that would teach me how to use these controls?

[@chantelyork1348]

Hey gem, do you think you can do a video on your eating habits? I'm seriously in trouble and need to learn how to eat healthy and what exercises would be beneficial and healthy. I'm not able to do heavy weights so I'm curious on your light exercises you might do. Thanks gem!

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Hi there. Im not really qualified to talk about nutrition. I have a friend who is an excellent nutritionist. Here channel is here: kzbin.info/door/Xh5LbrcKZZPDAzeYPA4tAA and her Instagram has some amazing tips. I have a few videos on my exercise routine as well. :)

[@postinstitute]

Do you have problems with your steering hand falling asleep due to positioning?

[@thewaz4847]

You are a warrior

[@anandhakumar8167]

Hi... Your videos r Nice and very Helpful... Could u tel me the Name of this type hand control.. Or where can i get that hand control... Thanks

[@Wheelsnoheels]

hey, its called a push/pull excelerator break system with indicator switch. and I have a steering ball.

[@anandhakumar8167]

Thanks

[@taz5781]

Can you do a Video how you passed your theory test

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Oh my goodness. It was over 15 years ago so things have probably changed. I had a "CD rom" (lol) to practice mock questions, and studied the highway code. I am also dyslexic, so they gave me extra time and help. I hope that helps you. any questions just ask. xx

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Wheelsnoheels Back in '86 when I passed my test, thankfully we didn't have a theory test.

[@iancollins7074]

The indicator switch on the hand controls is only a hack if it works lol . I've had 6 cars with those controls and the indicator switch has broke on every one of them.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Really??? Im so shocked!!! Ive had (counts) 6 cars too actually, and they have never broken! wonder why that is. x

[@HighTen_Melanie]

I’ve used hand controls for 16 years on 5 different cars and this has never happened to me. I’ve had Coull, Becker and Gosling controls. Sounds like you are far too heavy handed Ian?

[@iancollins7074]

@@HighTen_Melanie its a loose electrical connection, inside the steering column.

[@dedclownsRfunny]

On most of my cars I just had my dad attach a dog’s lead to the boot/hatch for me to pull it down. Car I have now (Hyundai hatch) I haven’t even bothered with that, I just pull the pneumatic doodads lol.

[@thushakamaleswaran3969]

What model car is yours?

[@CarlGrint]

I am sure it’s not made a big difference but your title, the latter end has “dive” instead of “drive” 🙂

[@Wheelsnoheels]

Whats your must have hack? Hi everyone. I hope you are all doing ok, and the festive season hasn’t got too much for you. Busy old time. I hope you enjoyed this video and found it useful. Next week, as promised there will be a “wheelchair video.” that I’m sure you will find very helpful.

[@ChrisPage68]

I always keep a wee bottle in the car, in case there is no loo available.

[@fdhicks69]

Get a dark interior color (navy blue, black, charcoal grey) so that you don’t see the wheel marks on the headliner...

[@fdhicks69]

If you have a car or SUV with a liftgate, have a cord so that you can easily pull it down from your chair (seated position if it is manual liftgate) and

[@ChrisPage68]

@@fdhicks69 I use one of my walking crutches.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

I need to look into a "she wee"

[@tayyabahsan4807]

Love the video Question how do you get to the second floor of your home being a paraplegic

[@ecologist_to_be]

Stairlift or a through floor lift

[@leopriest133]

She has a stair lift 😊 I asked the same a few weeks back

[@Wheelsnoheels]

stair lift, xxx

[@tayyabahsan4807]

Also hmm can we see it

[@Wheelsnoheels]

yeah, I think it is in some of my videos already, But ill see if i can incorporate it into a vlog at some point, but not sure when that will ne

[@Hopeandpeaceinjesus]

I’ve been a chair user for a year... but how do you learn to drive as a chair user like with hand adaptions? I really want to learn to drive again, I’m in the U.K.

[@JustWheelMe]

Omg what is this car I need it!!!!

[@chantelyork1348]

Whats the name brand on the hand controls?

[@chantelyork1348]

Is it able to be used at the same time for both and normal user or can only you drive the vehicle?

[@Wheelsnoheels]

I don't know the brand name Im afraid. Are you in the UK? And yes my husband can still drive the car as normal.

[@sipp5575]

I can believe that she drives with her hands,, because she sure talks with her hands.

[@Wheelsnoheels]

👍🏻🙌🏽🙏🏼👌🏻👏🏼

[@dunruden9720]

Where's the diving?

[@ecologist_to_be]

I've been told up front cost of a car for me is £20,000...before the cost of the actual car, that is just for the adaptions! hahahaa

[@iancollins7074]

You're not on the Motability scheme?

[@Wheelsnoheels]

You should look at notability??? Also see if there are any grants to help you. xxx

[@ChrisPage68]

@@Wheelsnoheels A quadriplegic mate of mine had adaptations that cost more than the car.

[@BeSafe20]

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