How does short people drive a car?

Question

I am at my wits end trying to help a friend who has short arms and legs. I am not a medical professional, but he may be subjected to dwarfism. He wishes to obtain a driver's license and drive a car. His legs can not reach gas and brake paddles. I signed him up at Michigan Rehabilitation Center. After a month or so of training, they let him drive a training vehicle with hand control equipment. However, helpers there claim that he has trouble driving with one hand and suggest that he will need paddle extension. It looks like he is going to be discharged from the organization since they don't have the right equipment for him. Who can help me find a way for my friend to find the right equipment, get trained, and get a license?

Answer 1

They make specialized cars for dwarfism people. We have quite a few here in California. The best state for specially challanged people.

Answer 2

I recently switched from a regular car to an SUV. My drivers seat adjusts upward as well as forward. I don't know if changing vehicle styles is an option at this point, but the same technology can be used to remedy the situation. Develope an extender which will bring you forward and upward. (My grandpa lost a leg, but drove a standard car using a shortened broom handle to help with the gas and clutch peddles. You can do it!

Answer 3

My 4' 11" sis had to peer up over the dash while seated on a big pillow. She passed her driver's test, though!

Answer 4

I have watched the show little ppl big world and those ppl r dwarfs so they use peddle extenstions so they can drive

Answer 5

typically, really short people get the extensions on the brake and gas petal to be able to reach them

Answer 6

Maybe, yeah

Answer 7

very good question