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Things that a Handicapped Driver Buying a Used Wheelchair Van Should Consider

Article Category: Automotive

Author Name: Bob Lundin

If you are purchasing a used wheelchair van that a disabled person will drive, you should make sure that it has the right features to allow you to operate it safely. Here are some of these important features:

Automatic transmission that does not require the use of a clutch for people who don't have the mobility of their legs.
Power door and window locks, as well as power seats.
Recessed seat belts.

Hand grips to allow the handicapped person to navigate around the interior of the van.
Hand controls for the gas and the brake.
Leg lifter to help you get your legs inside the van.

A wheelchair lift that allows the disabled person to get into and out of the van.

If you are in the market for a used wheelchair van, you might need to seek the help of a qualified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist to help you find the one that is ideal for your particular needs. These specialists will ascertain the features the van should have, including:

The interior height of the van to determine if there is enough space for the handicapped person and their wheelchair.

Restraints and side supports.

If the handicapped person will drive the van, the eye line should allow them full visibility so they can operate the vehicle safely.

Ways of transferring from the wheelchair to the driver's seat.

To find a qualified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, you can visit the website of the Association for Driver Evaluation Specialists (ADED), which has a database searchable by state. Apart from having the necessary educational background and work experience, ADED-certified specialists are licensed physical therapists as well as being adept driving instructors. They will also provide clinical evaluations as well as behind-the-wheel evaluations.

Clinical evaluations determine the range of motion of the disabled person as well as their balance and vision.

Behind-the-wheel evaluations not only involve helping the disabled person determine the right adaptive equipment that they need, but also providing them with the correct driver's training and making sure that they know how to use it, as well as the appropriate driver's education.

If you are having an existing wheelchair van modified for your needs, apart from seeking advice from a DRS, make sure to buy from a dealer that is accredited under the Quality Assurance Program of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. This will ensure that the dealer is familiar with mobility equipment as well as being accredited to do the specific type of modification that you need. There are three types of accreditation:
- Mobility Equipment Installer.
- Structural Vehicle Modifier.
- High-Tech Driving System Installer.

If you are buying a used wheelchair van that has already been modified, make sure that it is protected by a warranty or a certification that it has been repaired and inspected as well as being covered by an longer warranty. Take an experienced mechanic with you to inspect the van and take it for a test drive. Also, ask for the title and check to see that it does not have a lien on it.

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