My left arm is amputated from the elbow downwards. Am I able to drive an automatic car?
2007-02-12 05:48:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
yes but it would be hard to drive a manual transmision vehical
2007-02-12 05:56:19 · answer #1 · answered by paul b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You'd have to tell the DVLA (assuming you're in the UK, if elsewhere you may not have to even tell someone), but aside from that you should be fine to drive a car. Legally you would be fine to drive, just get a provisional, declaring your amputation and sign up to driving lessons as anyone else would, there may be driving schools for amputees which could be better, I'm not sure.
As far as the actual driving is concerned, with an automatic you wouldn't have to worry about gear shifting, so it'd just be a matter of managing the steering and indicators, which I'm sure you could have adapted to make it as easy as possible, if necessary.
2007-02-12 13:56:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, of course.
There are several versions of modifications that are done to accomodate amputee's and parapaligics. The most common is a balanced secure spinner that lets you move the wheel from lock to lock with one hand. Google 'car hand controls' Although I didn't realize it, apparently many modern cars can be shifted with a remote device (see source) but there are also handles that extend over to the right from left hand gear shift although (having both arms) I have reached through the wheel to shift in various circumstances.
2007-02-12 14:00:11 · answer #3 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can drive an automatic, and I believe that will be put on your license as a limitation for you.
I know a guy who was born without a lower right arm, and he's limited to automatics, too.
2007-02-12 18:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can,
I have a good friend who lost both arms up to the shoulder in the Gulf war. He has a partial right hand they were able to reattach to his shoulder, he is an odd looking dude but he drives
2007-02-12 13:52:04 · answer #5 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a cousin who's left hand is handicapped and he cannot use it and drives a stock Camry automatic and has had a spotless record.
2007-02-12 22:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by wheeler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can! You can have a car modified to your use.
I once had a teacher in high school who was in a wheelchair plus he had three fingers missing on his right hand.
Be careful, though, with letting people borrow your car! My teacher lent it to a student who "played" with it and got into an accident.
Good luck. :-)
2007-02-12 14:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Deana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your driving ability should not be limited. Of course, you will have to pass the maneuverability and driving course. Good Luck To YOU!
2007-02-12 13:58:18 · answer #8 · answered by sunset 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes most of your driving you use your right hand .I ihave taught several people with diabillities to drive Good luck
2007-02-16 00:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! I knew someone with no legs, and they still drove! Cars are made today to accomidate any handicap! See you on the road!
2007-02-12 13:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋