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:

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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 $795.00.

Menox Driving Aids - Hand Controls for Cars, Trucks, & Vans

The Menox Hand Control is specifically designed to give physically limited drivers the benefit of control and ease when driving a vehicle. Driving becomes an easy and enjoyable experience with Menox. The Menox Hand Control is designed to be used by the right hand as in traditional shifting.

Menox operates in one straight and ergonomic range of motion so that accelerating and braking are distinctive and easy to use in the flow of traffic. Pushing forward engages the brake and easing back accelerates.

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.

MPS Hand Controls The Monarch Mark 1-A

The MPS-1A is often recommended by rehabilitation driving specialists because it uses a natural method for brake and accelerator movement. It is almost a "must" for a person with severe hand and wrist weakness.

The MPS Monarch-1A is a smooth operator, offering miles and miles of relaxed driving. The brake is applied by pushing the operating handle toward the brake pedal. Moving the handle toward the drivers seat activates the accelerator. The brake and accelerator may be operated separately or simultaneously. Installation of the MPS-1A requires a minimum modification to the vehicle. It may be used for either right or left hand operation. It does require an automatic transmission, power steering and power brakes.

Brake Only Option:
The brake only control is available for persons with sufficient foot motion and strength to operate the accelerator but not the brake. Should an accelerator control become necessary, the needed components can be added to the existing control.

Toggle Type Dimmer Switch and Horn Button:
A toggle type dimmer switch and separate Horn Button are available for use with "Monarch Mark 1-A" or brake only hand control.

Features

• Large comfortable adjustable hand grip
• Adjustable mount for max leg room
• Adjustable brake attachment rod
• Universal accelerator attachment for proper leverage
• Accelerator return spring allows the pedal to move freely when driving without the hand control
• Retains tilt steering wheel feature for most cars
• Easily reinstalled to a new or different vehicle