Driving With a Disability in an Adapted Vehicle | My Viewers | Jack

[@CraigNiel]

Ashley, I don't think I've ever enjoyed one of your videos more than this. I have a personal connection and that may be why. My daughter has Cerebral Palsy and uses an electric wheelchair and we have an adapted vehicle with a rear ramp. You covered everything I was thinking as I watched the video, him saying thanks to other drivers, filling up with petrol, what if he gets stuck in the vehicle etc... Absolutely brilliant! And my daughter also does Powerchair Football and loves it! Her coaches were actually at the World Cup in Australia doing some refereeing etc.. She plays for Middlesbrough. p.s. If anyone is reading this and is thinking about joining a Powerchair Football team then look at Caudwell Children as they are a charity that often sponsor the price for a new chair (around £6000) and it's brilliant for people in a wheelchair to be able to do some sport, go do it! Best video I've seen on KZbin in a LONG time, I can't stop smiling!!!

[@kiko5965]

Love to read this and so happy its brought a big smile to your face. Have a great weekend everyone!

[@TestGearJunkie.]

Absolutely agree 100%, one of your best yet, Ashley 💖 My brother is disabled with Cerebral Palsy, although he's a lot worse than Jack and is unable to do pretty much anything for himself, he certainly couldn't drive. But he does have a Motability car, which has to be driven by one of his carers. Trouble is, not all of them are insured, so he can't always go anywhere just when he wants to😿 But kudos to Jack, he's certainly overcoming his problems, and is probably one of the best drivers I've ever seen.

[@CraigNiel]

@@TestGearJunkie. If you set up the portal through Motability you can switch drivers when you want without having to telephone them. You can have 3 permanent drivers on the insurance too.

[@richardeggett392]

@@TestGearJunkie. We have a disabled grandson, he is blind and in a wheelchair, he has an open insurance policy which enables anyone with a full driving licence to drive his motability car, he has to be with them or going on his behalf.

[@123MondayTuesday]

Whether you have a disability or not, inviting Ash over to film you driving for KZbin takes big kahunas!!!

[@RikAindow]

He's welcome to come watch me, but I drive a diesel mondeo so it may be a little boring! I have a lot to learn though. 😮

[@thealchemist8422]

Anyone with a disability drives can drive and I bet you they’re better than normal experienced drivers at driving

[@maybenot6075]

I'm tempted to offer up the rally car once Iv finished rebuilding it. Imo it would be quite an interesting video, abit of the usual road driving followed by testing at somewhere like sweet lamb 🤷‍♂️

[@josephmarsh8235]

​@@RikAindowI own a diesel Mondeo, but it's fast and AWD. It's also got a good interior because it's a vignale model.

[@mattwardman]

@@thealchemist8422 I don't quite get that (extra word?). 40% of disabled adults do not have a driving license compared with ~25% of able bodied adults.

[@jackhumphries]

Thank you so much Ashley! It’s great to share awareness of driving with a disability and the independence it gives. And thank you guys for the amazing comments too!

[@ashley_neal]

Nice one Jack! Keep safe mate.

[@ManxAndy]

FairPlay Jack….you drive in a very calm and considerate manner, a lot of drivers could take a lot from you’re attitude towards driving….👍👌🇮🇲

[@Jonc25]

Thanks, Jack. Good of you to let Ashley film, Brilliant insight.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

THANKS JACK ! A great ìnspiration for us all❤

[@travelswithbrum5130]

Love this Jack, we have the same vehicle and a very similar set up, JDHC did my adaptions too 😊

[@trueriver1950]

Kudos to Jack for volunteering for this demonstration of driving with a disability, and kudos also to Ash for turning the offer into reality.

[@Jackmawer]

what a lovely insight into something i’m almost ashamed to say i never even considered. if every driver had the chance to see what sort of adaptions and challenges are present for disabled people i think the world would be a far nicer and more considerate place to drive in. and massive props to jack for being such a good sport and a kind human.

[@PedroConejo1939]

What a brilliant video. It would not have occurred to me to create a video about driving a converted vehicle, and it offers such an insight into something I knew about but have never seen in-cab. Thank you to Jack for letting us see your van and driving in action. Nice one.

[@thomaselliot2257]

Jack seems to be a very unassuming man who is not fazed by any difficulties in life that may come his way.

[@sassyboofle6983]

Motability is worthy . The main thing I have got from this is to be mindful in all situations , driving, walking just being . We know nothing about what is going on in their heads . There are hidden disabilities too . In a world where you can be anything BE KIND. 👍 great video thank you.

[@jerrytracey6602]

Interesting topic. My disability is much less severe and disruptive than Jack's, because I have a below-the-knee right leg amputation, and I wear a prothetic. Had I lost my LEFT foot, I could simply drive an automatic, because I would just use my able right foot, but because I'd lost my RIGHT foot, I had to have an automatic with a left foot accellerator, so I could use my able left foot. I tried to drive using my prosthetic equipped right foot, but transferring from the accellerator to the brake and back again was clumsy and slow, leading to too many errors, but adapting to driving with my left foot didn't take long. The only problem with that was that whenever we went away, none of the hire companies had cars with the adaptation I needed, and could only offer cars with hand control kits. I drove one of these on holiday once, and didn't get on with it, so my wife took over the driving duties, which was a shame, because I enjoy driving. Just as well, though, because I found out later that my licence didn't cover me for using hand controls! My solution was to learn to left-foot brake, and use my prosthetic on my right foot for the accellerator, removing the clumsy element of transferring from one pedal to the other. I'd actually had plenty of practise doing this because I had played computer racing games with a gaming wheel and pedals, where left foot braking was required in order to go fast. I have to move my whole leg to operate the accellerator, so it can be tiring, but at least I am able to drive any vehicle with a two-pedal control system, ICE auto or electric.

[@CallumCraystonGamingAndRacing]

Jack is a ducking legend, enough said. Great Guy, and great driving from the ladd. Props to you Ashley for seeing the ladd and raising awareness of people who need to be shown more care and attention while out on the road. Jack is a really nice ladd. Love his attitude towards things. Inspiration to us all.

[@karenmoakes]

Huge respect to the guys. My Dad was one of the first driving instructors who solely taught people with disability over 30 years ago. Sadly gone now but he loved doing the lessons - it helped so much with their confidence & freedom to get out & about .... Miss you Dad ❤❤

[@TRP-ATPS]

Very interesting, amazing technology and smart design 👌 👍 congratulations to the engineers and driver

[@Deedumdee]

I can see the thinking for the beep system for people with limited mobility in their fingers, but for those able to I'd have thought having separate thumb buttons like gaming or digger joysticks would be better. I'd certainly feel more comfortable having instant access to lights, indicators, etc. I assume there's a reason for it being the way it is, but interesting all the same.

[@TheTomco11]

That is an adaptation that exists, but I don't know if you can have it with this system. The problem is the joystick is very sensitive (maybe 1/3 the travel, so 3x as sensitive compared with a pedal) so the small movement in your hand when you reach for the buttons will be amplified significantly

[@amyk9813]

Unbelievable. I know of someone who got a distinction in their Masters (IAM) who took it in an adapted vehicle. It's so impressive to me. Thanks for sharing Jack!

[@ToeJam161]

What a guy Jack is! Fair play.

[@mildertduck]

I don't often comment on videos, but I just want to say well done to Jack for how well he came across: I know that I would find doing an interview while driving really hard, and I dont have to "count the beeps"! 5* to both of you :)

[@dustdriverdd]

"The only people who can't drive with a disability, are the blind" I don't agree with this. Plenty of disabilities exclude someone from driving. Doesn't matter if you drive with your hands, your feet or something else. Your motor inputs have to be reliable. So something like epilepsy makes you unfit for driving, even though the person can drive an unadapted car just fine for most of the time. Same goes for lots of people with Cerebral Palsy that experience muscle spasms or something similar. So no, it's not only the blind who can't drive. Apart from that, very interesting video and thanks for putting a spotlight on this topic.

[@DC3Refom]

This make a great point myself I dyspraxia , add , autism , luckily for none of them were serve enough to not be able to drive( especially motor neuro co ordinarion) a auto, there are people who have just one those to extreme they cannot drive ,I am grateful , an appreciate the freedom.

[@JimsGamingCave]

It's very important to be thankful for the things that you do have. Sight, smell, hearing, limbs, etc. All it takes is an instant to change all of that, & no one is untouchable. If you ever find yourself in a rut, try to remember that it could always be worse. Thank you for bringing even more awareness to this topic, Ash. It needs to be known across the world, in all corners.

[@jbcentral1545]

Goodness me yes! I couldn’t agree more! Take smell for example, smell disorders were not well heard of before covid came along. Sure, you have people who are born without smell - but it’s rare. And then you have people who sustain head injuries and lose their smell through this, and very occasionally through cancers of the nose, or a really bad cold. But then Covid came along and changed everything and now it’s more common than ever. I’m at almost a year of having very little smell, and as a result, impaired taste along with it (since 90% of flavour actually comes from smell. A very special kind of smell known as ‘retronasal olfaction’, where smells of food and drink are wafted to the back of the nose and combined with sweet/salty etc. on the tongue to produce full flavour) I never realised how much I relied on my smell when I had it and the enjoyment it brought to my life, and it’s been taken from me. I’ll never take anything for granted again. My mum got covid nearly two months ago and she also can’t taste or smell very well at all. I just want to be able to taste a pizza properly again! So in short, appreciate everything you have. Your health, and your happiness. I couldn’t agree with you more. Take care

[@JimsGamingCave]

@@jbcentral1545 Thank you very much for sharing your story, JB. I'm wishing you & your family well. You all deserve the best in life. Take care of yourselves, as well. Be safe. ❤️

[@jbcentral1545]

@@JimsGamingCaveThank you very much! I wish you and your family the best also! ❤️ Sorry for the late response, I’m terrible at replying 🤦‍♂️

[@boozapup1284]

My great uncle had a Morris Minor which had been adapted by putting a ball on the steering wheel, the clutch control was a grip on the gear stick, accelerator and brake were on the steering column, linked mechanically to the pedals - things have moved on somewhat since the 1960s / 1970s. Thanks for sharing your driving Jack - and Ashley for publishing it. Even in those days I can remember impatient drivers cutting him up as he toddled along, impatience is not a new thing !

[@sw01ller]

so concerning the controls, i genuinely think id prefer this type of control to drive a car, i don't need it but it seems intuitive to me. I used to drive a rough terrain container handler and you'd control with hands and feet, this seems like a fantastic system. its like that experiment where someone tries for 9 months to learn to ride a bike where the steering is opposite, then they give it to a child that cant ride a bike and they learn it in 5 minutes. if this is all you know, then its perfectly fine and its shown by jack here where he talks and drives with ease. It would be hard to switch from a standard car to this for most people but if its how you learn, its second nature.

[@fabsy64]

Great video. Yes, Motabiliy are brilliant to deal with. The adaptations on this vehicle are amazing and show that disability doesn't have to exclude you from driving and it is possible to maintain your independence. I'm a wheelchair user and have just the basic push/pull hand controls but they were a game changer for me otherwise I would've had to give up driving 4 years ago.

[@TidyTransport]

As a professional driver, and someone who's a big petrolhead, I've often wondered about adapted vehicles and how these react. You obviously can't put as quick steering input in, as you are governed by what the electric servos can output, but they are very powerful units. I was a carer for a chap in a non-powered wheelchair that used the old-style hand controls for the accelerator and brake. Thanks go to Jack for permitting us an insight into his vehicle, and to Ashley for asking some of the more in-depth questions. As far as I can see, these vehicles are a lifeline for those who otherwise would not be able to get around. Thoroughly intriguing and now i fully respect anyone who needs to use adapted vehicles to get around.

[@nigelleyland166]

I am seriously impressed! Jacks driving is so controlled. I would love to have a drive in such a motor just to experience how difficult it is, probably best attempted in an empty car park. The fuelling up problem would have never entered my head, it's not that I'm ignorant of dissabilities, I have a Deaf neice and a bDL user I also used to teach IT to the Blind, it's just awareness often needs to be experienced or taught. Ashley, I used to drive off road, trials courses, we often blindfolded the driver and had a passanger direct them, so even the blind can drive but not advised in traffic!

[@TestGearJunkie.]

It's been known, there are several examples here on YT 😵‍💫

[@Jonc25]

Good video. Thanks for the enlightenment. Amazing.

[@MATDMixes]

What a lovely man jack is! I never knew you could go this far with adaptations on cars

[@adamkightley]

This videos is absolutely inspiring. Good on him for conquering driving and not letting his disability get in the way. As a robotics engineer the way this has been developed is fascinating to me, great video!

[@grahambullman]

What a fantastic and fascinating video. Jack was great at talking through all the controls and thought processes. Has Jack done any coaching or training for others in a similar position? I think he’d be good at it.

[@grahamriceukulele]

In regard to offering assistance to people with disabilities, by all means offer help but be OK about it when its not accepted, the person you are offering help to knows what they need and just might be fine without your assistance.

[@wrightfamily4373]

My brother has got a T6/T7 spinal injury, which means he’s got no feelings below the chest. He uses a push/pull lever attached to the steering column on the right hand side pushed to break and pull to accelerate with a very little two-way switch on the top for indicators, this enables him to drive his car with no issues although he has no lower body control. He uses his hands only hence the reason hand control.

[@markembling]

Very interesting video, good to understand the adaptations and how they work in use. Thanks Jack for sharing and Ashley for putting this video together 👍

[@markembling]

A thought that occurs to me… is there any particular mitigation or measures in the vehicle adaptation for the fact that there’s now no driver airbag? Does that affect driver safety in any way?

[@TestGearJunkie.]

@@markembling Yeah, I was wondering that 🤔

[@tobymildon1981]

Thank you for making this video. Mike Jack I have also got Spinal Muscular Atrophy. I used to drive a van like Jack (my first was a Mercedes Vito) but instead of two joysticks I had one joystick controlled both accelerating and breaking and the steering. I also had a "bleeping system" that controlled all of the primary control. My second vehicle (with the same controls) was a Renault. Unfortunately my disability has worsened and I much weaker nowadays so I cannot drive a vehicle even using the ultra lightweight joystick that Jack is driving with.

[@afunkymonk1]

@ashley_neal I have a similar setup in my van as well, however, I am driving the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with joystick steering. The Paravan controls are really good and accurate being drive by wire. You could mention to Jack that the joystick controls do have the ability for the sensitivity to be reduced to prevent the sudden small movements affecting the driving, however, the sensitivity can be further changed by tighter return to centre springs which means that if Jack has the ability to push the joysticks with a bit more strength, then this is achievable and quite a simple fix with different spring tensions available. If Jack speaks to the adaptation installer for the joystick, they should be able to change the software via their laptop and order the different springs from Paravan as well, if needed 👍🏻.

[@ronwelford6896]

What a brilliant video and what a great lad

[@iainmcl400]

What a great video. It is so important for people with disabilities to have as much independence as possible. I comment as someone with restricted mobility although not as severe as Jack. I would be lost without my car, which I can drive without adaptation. On the point of pavement parking, the Scottish Government has just brought in a law to allow councils to fine drivers £100 for this. Edinburgh Council will be the first to do so in January.

[@Citinited]

This is really interesting.. I've always wondered about the logistics of driving a car from a wheelchair! Thanks.

[@MhWow66]

Fantastic Engineering helping out..Great stuff.))

[@pageant1fd]

That in my opinion ranks as the best video you have shared. An amazing young man driving a very well designed vehicle. Well engineered too.

[@youtubemembers40]

I would be nervous a driving instructor watching me.

[@earlebacciochi9796]

JACK THANKS FOR THAT ❤ That's the most informative video from Ashley I've watched 👍 THIS SHOULD BE PUT ON MAINSTREAM TV 😊

[@JJ81566]

Can’t imagine how difficult it is to operate such a vehicle , but he made it look so easy, credit to him. He seems like a very well rounded and nice guy . Very informative video too.

[@FMGfootballmadgamer]

This is why traveling on the railway is safer than roads.

[@_XRMissie]

It's like a spaceship or a flight sim system, this is absolutely fascinating. I can't even fathom the sensation from driving a vehicle with sticks like this but it genuinely feels like an RC car, another thing that's simply awesome. Jack, massive respect for you making your disability work in your favour and not letting it get in the way whenever possible. Ashley, thank you for documenting this. Good stuff right here. For the stick curves, I wonder if they could just put a little computer in there so you can customise it like I can the trigger curves on my Steam Controller. And the steering, Jack mentioned that he only uses miniscule input to turn around gentle bends which makes sense, it reacts like a game controller analogue stick, but wouldn't a 3-axis joystick help here? You've got forward/back/left/right, what about yaw left/right too, then map and mix that with the X motion of the stick so you gently turn the stick to imitate a gentle turn, then use the X motion like normal for bigger turns? Would be tough to get used to, but so would any of this to an able bodied person

[@YogiTeef]

"Taking your hands off the wheel" got me in stitches🤣

[@GodmanchesterGoblin]

Excellent video, and really informative. Well done to Jack for inviting you along for the ride and allowing you to share this. Thanks, both!

[@jorgc]

This is a great video, as someone with a disability learning to drive I can attest to how difficult it is, even my instructor has said he doesn't know how I have the coordination to do it all.

[@NicholasFerrar]

Fascinating video. So interesting to see the adaptions that are possible.

[@btk1]

That was incredibly informative and incredibly interesting. Great job on the driving Jack too, that all looked very smooth. That sequential beeping thing you need to count would drive me mad though. I'd be looking for some other sort of input there using a dial or something, dunno. Feels very weird commenting on a bespoke disability system as a non-user and able-bodied driver, of course. Great video Ashley, thanks for doing this. Definitely a few takeaways on this one about being conscious of others abilities/requirements and I'll be on the lookout for joysticks at the pumps to offer filling up.

[@adrianob2d]

The best video from you Ashley. Absolutely brilliant, well done both of you. What a fantastic watch.. Thank you so much

[@CarCapture]

This was excellent. Jack is clearly very competent and confident considering his relative lack of experience. I learnt some stuff about the requirements of adapted vehicle driving. Ashley "You're not being judged". Also Ashley "We're going to talk about the flash in a minute" lolz

[@ManxAndy]

Great video, Jack is a wonderful lad , he seems very competent and calm when driving, he puts normal able bodied drivers to shame…..👍👌🇮🇲

[@djhworld_]

Fascinating video,, was really interesting to hear Jack's recent experience of learning to drive too.

[@speedy83]

Fascinating video - thank you Jack for having us along for the drive!

[@Haze1434]

Some people complain about paying taxes. THIS is the kind of thing we pay for. I'd happily pay as much tax as needed to be able to give amazing people like Jack the ability to also live life. What a great vehicle, kudos to the companies that adapted it, and what a great video showcase. Fascinating to watch. Thank you.

[@SpeccyMan]

If every driver on the road were to drive as well as Jack then the roads would be a lot safer for everyone. Fascinating video. I myself am disabled with arthritis but fortunate enough to still be reasonably mobile despite not being a driver. The point about losing certain abilities really does hit home with me as I'm becoming more aware of my limitations of movement as I get older and the arthritis progresses. The other point about giving disabled people room is also an important one for us disabled pedestrians. People just don't seem to appreciate that we need a little more room or a little more time to do things able bodied people can do easily. I think this video could be used in driver training to make learner drivers aware of the needs of disabled drivers on the roads. It is certainly an eye-opener.

[@johntoal9449]

Excellent video Ashley, really interesting to see how adapted vehicles work. Would like to know how driving lessons worked without dual controls and does the licence have some sort of restriction on it if you pass in an adapted vehicle.

[@jackhumphries]

So my driving license has certain restriction codes which means I am not permitted to drive without these controls or similar and the vehicle did have a dual brake system while I learnt how to drive. Hope that answers your questions 😁

[@wilber3762]

Well done Jack. I don’t think I could perform as well as you did with Ash sat in the car. Brilliant video, giving us all an insight into driving with disabilities. Thanks Ash 👍

[@Attaccabottoni]

Isn't it amazing what can be done these days! This is what I would call a proper use of technology! Jack must feel so much more independent and free with this vehicle! Bravo

[@5688gamble]

Think with signals at roundabouts you underestimate people's ability to tell what way you are going from clues, many drivers can't do this. I am considering buying indicators for my bicycle because you want both hands on the bars during some turns, both for steering and covering the brakes! I had a guy get very angry at me because he couldn't tell from my position on the right lane of a roundabout, leaning right and steering right that I wasn't going straight, even though I could go straight- why would I chose that lane to do it if I'm on a bike? Besides other clues were obvious, some divers just can't make decisions for themselves, they seem to need flashing lights and signs to tell them what to do! And they get very indignant if something they are too shortsighted to see catches then off-gaurd!

[@neiltill]

A brilliant insight into driving with a disability and the brilliant adaptations that gets done to these vehicles to make a disabled persons life as normal as possible, brilliant video again Ashley👍

[@5688gamble]

I'd like to see them adapt a car to any disability, like blindness, that'd be a good one! reminds me of seeing a social experient where people were so eager to help the blind person, they would assist them into the drivers seat of a car without thinking! This is why we need less car-centered streets too! People often say that they are disabled and need a car, but there are many people who have a disability that makes driving impossible or downright dangerous, our streets should be designed with wide pavements and micromobility lanes first before giving any space left over to cars (if there is enough!)

[@EamonJeffers]

Amazing video! Praise to both of you.

[@Rybo-Senpai]

i gotta say RE Jacks trip to scotland, a lot of A Roads have the same surface as a B road, it just depends where abouts you are, for example the A82 from Lochearnhead up to Lix Toll is very quite bumpy, and i honestly think sometimes they don't even do any repairs to the roads, kinda depends more on where you are, the A9, the MAJOR A Road in Scotland has quite a few bad patches where the roads just kinda feel like they been neglected, there were a right bad pot hole near Dalwhinnie a couple of years back -- been fixed now but not after it took a few Artic tires and i believe a British Army one too, they must have fixed it during COVID however. so just something for folks to bear in mind if your ever up this way.

[@Mayberrino]

I’ve just passed my test as a disabled driver within the last week. I use push/pull hand controls with an indicator switch and a steering ball. It’s amazing to see what can be done these days with adaptions to help disabled people overcome their limitations and be able to drive. The beeps and noises would probably drive me nuts but that’s not a criticism in the slightest. I couldn’t imagine what it’s like to drive on controls like those! Massive respect to you Jack. Such an inspirational story. I wish you many years of happy motoring mate. Thank you for covering this Ashley an extremely insightful video. I don’t think disability driving always gets the coverage it deserves. Great to see 👍

[@clivewilliams3661]

Our car club (Loughborough Car Club) runs an annual disabled driver scholarship that provides an adapted vehicle for two disabled drivers to compete in club level motorsport that is often out of most disabled drivers reach or comprehension. It has been running for 13 years and the club provides an adapted automatic car with hand controls to use in club motorsport events in the local East Midlands area. Any disabled driver, aged 14 or over is welcome to apply. Gone are the days of the Invacar for disabled drivers and Motorsports UK welcomes disabled drivers in everything from a single seat formula car to using Mum's shopping car for Car Trials.

[@sataneatcheese6243]

I am amazed at how far adaptable vehicles have come and honestly thought what I saw was not even possible. I like how you, Ashley, could not take a moment off from being an instructor XD

[@brianwright9983]

I drive with Jeff gosling hand controls pull to accelerate push to brake being a biker I took to them no problem. But I'm a better driver now I watch you.

[@zerocool278]

Loved the video and the insight it provided, Great driving btw. I have to confess I was counting the beeps. I think you should do a revisit video as well as if you do I have questions I would like to know. Going back to the petrol pump thing I once asked a wheelchair user if they wanted help as he got out of his car to fill up after dragging his wheel chair out from passenger side and got a curt no thank you, Not a nasty leave me the f alone but It was clear it was unwelcome, So had left me hesitant to offer again but I will in future ask again if I see someone struggling..

[@alidavemason4417]

Absolutely superb video & good driving Jack. This also reminded me of a situation I had when I worked for the ambulance service. We left our vehicle parked with the ramp down whilst taking a stretcher into a property. We returned to the vehicle with patient on the stretcher only to find a car had actually parked on our ramp. We had to go door knocking. Our ramp stayed parallel to the ground not sloped like Jack's.

[@TestGearJunkie.]

I'd have contacted control and called the cops and fierys to come and move the car out of the way physically..! Reminds me of the story of a cyclist who was bombing along with his head down and rode straight up the ramp into the ambulance 🤣

[@alidavemason4417]

@@TestGearJunkie. Wished I'd seen him do that 🤣

[@smilerbob]

Looking forward to watching this later to see how technology is put to use enabling others to be able to drive. Things we take for granted as bonus extras like steering wheel controls can be the difference between someone having freedom of driving or not. I knew someone that had limited arm mobility in the right arm but all the controls for indicators, wipers and lights were all on a little box clamped to the steering wheel which also had a grab handle to maintain control. Simple but effective As technology evolves there are more and more out there that are able to drive themselves and that can only be a good thing to have that freedom 👍

[@yorkshireman7025]

Thats so cool. I once worked for jct 600 and got told a transporter t5 was disability enabled and got asked weather or not id be able to operate it. Being the big i am. I said yeh be fine. Ill be honest i could not start the bus up. It had small stering wheel and pedals that were hand operated. I was back in the office 10 mins later red faced and embarrassed not being able to start it and had to ask for help!. Big up jack. Hes a driver thats cool van to be driving

[@FlavourlessLife]

It seems like the manufacturers could easily tune the steering input curves to be speed-dependent. In aircraft many fly-by-wire systems have speed-dependent input sensitivity already.

[@Unchained_Alice]

I'm going to look at options to help me. I struggle to use my left arm so something like a steering wheel knob so I can steer 1 handed safely and controls I can reach easier with my left. It really is amazing what they can do now. That joystick is another option but I want to keep it so my family can drive it too.

[@SelfMadeDocumentary]

Such in interesting video! Amazing system in the van to control it & make it work

[@ikeo58_Eve]

Guess it would be nice to have some kind of tactile feel to the indicators as well if the road is loud (Roadworks for example)? Great Vid guys!

[@Domwithduchenne]

Great video, I also have a VW caddy with the same joystick setup the van is form motability and I can say having this van has changed my life and has made me so much more independent, very good video.

[@Mike_5]

Needs James Bond style remote pneumatic rams on the rear to move inconsiderate driver's vehicles back who have parked far to close to the Tailgate.

[@DaleSteel]

I spent 20 years adapting homes for disabled and vulnerable ppl so it's great to see how the motor industry copes with such challenges

[@Gregdotgreg]

I don't like how your rear view camera makes everything back to front. Its really confusing

[@sammilburn445]

i love the constant smile on ashley's face in this, just showing how amazing and impressive these systems are to enable to have the freedom that once they may not have been able to achieve. i can imagine to some people it's priceless. it's an amazing system and it's so good that motability offers it to so many people who need it, or adapt a vehicle to be able to hold a wheelchair to allow someone to drive them around

[@wheelywheelygood]

We have a huge amount of local taxi drivers with disabilitys mainly a total lack of driving skills and the absence of plain common sense and of course the mandatory colour blindness at red lights

[@Kaii_679]

It is amazing how technology has evolved with advanced applications to suit individuals. It is very interesting to watch and understand. He is by far one of the best in vehicle control whilst driving, really as the road users of today are less considerate to others and always in a rush to get somewhere.

[@sw01ller]

so i love the fact the acceleration is the same as a train. Im a train driver (we met at chester station once) and to accelerate a train you pull the power lever and brake lever towards you. to brake you push them away from you. this is because if a driver loses mobility for whatever reason, and you fall forward, the train stops. i assume its the same in this car. Fail safe. this is genuinely intriguing and i love this video and what a star jack is. brilliant.

[@Mr.M1STER]

I don't have time to watch the full video so I may be asking a question that is covered in the video here. How does insurance work with an adapted vehicle like that? Will the insurance company have to come out and assess the vehicle or can the company that modified the vehicle send the details to the insurance company and they come up with a quote that way? I am curious how much it is to insure an adapted vehicle like that too.

[@harrytaylor9932]

I know this is adapted for people with disability but this is pretty cool and I think would be great to have I would love to actually see cars have something like this

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

New we just need those automatic cars so us visually impaired people can drive too 👍

[@ihurtmyarm]

What an amazing bit of kit. I never realised how much they could adapt a car, but its brilliant to be able to give people that independance of travel.

[@sen5908]

What a lovely video, and what a nice chap he is, one thing I would say, where is the airbag, that metal thing looks dangerous!!

[@bofor3948]

I don't agree, there are plenty of blind drivers out there. Unless they are just ignorant and unobservant?😎🤔

[@maverick4220]

This is great but since there is no proper steering wheel which normally has an airbag isn't it less safe?

[@NwaHp3]

taking both hands off the wheel had me rollin! OMG! I swear laughter is the best medicine for life

[@lian1291]

The adaptations in that car are amazing!! what a great piece of engineering to give someone with disabilities their independence.

[@CPays]

Even just as a pedestrian being flashed nearly got me run over i’ll still take the blame but it’s the same reaction most people see the flash and go for it without looking the other way again

[@callumnewman4871]

I'm partly sighted so unfortunately I am not able to drive, which is one thing in life I would love to do,

[@barrymurton8988]

Wonderful adaptions. I wonder if the new Ford EV WAV could cope with that load?

[@HillJamie17]

It’s amazing what can be done to Cars/Vans such as this so that it gives so many people with disabilities a chance to drive 👏🏼

[@KarthikS30712]

Does the steering wheel capping have an airbag? That hard chunk of metal can do damage to the skull.

[@RikAindow]

Jack. Thanks for giving us an insight in to your driving ability. I had no idea driving aids had come along this far. You're a great driver that would put a lot of able bodied to shame. Also, I've never known Rochdale to be so quiet! I know the area well as my office is just off Sandbrook Park. A mate of mine used to live close to where you started off from, too. Small world. 😊

[@TestGearJunkie.]

My ISP lives in Rochdale, think it's Sandbrook Park as well..!

[@RikAindow]

@@TestGearJunkie. yep. That's where I work. Well, did work. We're now mostly remote. 😀

[@mmww_]

Wow. What an interesting video, cheers to Jack for sharing all this

[@leesullivan1916]

And people think my simple set up looks hard... PMSL

[@paulwarner5674]

What a lovely guy Jack is. Is it the same with every Motorbility car that it has to be replaced every 3 years? So a self driving car is the way forward for Jack then?❤

[@ashley_neal]

I think Jack says 7 years for his!

[@jackhumphries]

Yeah it’s 7 years for a high tech adaptation 👍🏻