It is perfectly possible for a handicapped person to operate a vehicle.
The GMC Yukon is a full-size SUV available with both a long and short chassis. Available with an automatic transmission and plenty of space inside, the car is well suited for adaption to be used by a handicapped driver. Handicapped drivers who cannot use their legs to control the pedals can install hand controls and other driving aids to enable them to operate the vehicle safely.
Instructions
1. Purchase hand controls. These need to be of a push/pull format -- push to brake, pull to accelerate. Check with the dealer that they are suitable to be installed on a GMC Yukon as many controls are customized for individual vehicles.
2. Set up the hand control system following the manufacturer's instructions. The push/pull handle should be on the right-hand side of the assembly. Attach the left-hand pedal clamp to the brake pedal. Attach the right hand pedal clamp to the accelerator pedal. Lock the clamps in place using either locking screws or a bolt.
3. Attach the hand control system to the dashboard underneath the steering wheel. This will allow the driver to use the control and have easy access to the wheel. Some hand controls have a hanger that hangs below the steering wheel while others must be bolted in place. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the specific hand control you are using.
4. Check to make sure the hand control system is working. Push the lever in toward the dash. The should depress at the same time. Pull it toward the dash, and the accelerator pedal should depress at the same time. Make sure that both pedals are able to depress fully when the lever is pushed to the limit.
5. Attach a steering wheel ball to the wheel of the GMC Yukon. This allows a driver using one hand to control the lever and the other to control the wheel to steer the car quickly. Attach the ball system to your preferred position on the steering wheel and secure it in place using an adjustable wrench or Allen key, depending on the design you have selected. Make sure the system is clamped tightly in place.
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