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Driving with Numb Feet.

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@cheyne

Hi,
What type of gearbox is fitted and do you normally use both feet when driving?
I have gone to a double clutch semi autonomous vehicle which stops the vehicle when I gets too close to the one infront, at city speeds.
For automatic gearboxes plant your left foot on the foot rest besides the brake pedal and keep it firmly planted there. I have a velco loop fitted over the foot rest to slip my left foot into, keeping it there. Now use the right foot only to operate both accelerator or brake as needed. When stationary take the gearbox out of drive and use the park brake to prevent rolling, retuning the right foot to the accelerator position. I tend to use the side wall or tunnel of the vehicle, LHD or RHD, to slide my foot down onto the accelerator. This way you get used to the right foot always being at the accelorator position and it becomes second nature, the right foot has no option but to stay where it is.
When the neuropathy starts to become a problem in both feet, maybe look into hand controls being fitted.
Cheers

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Your system sounds like it’s worki

Your system wouldn’t work for me,I can’t feel my feet at all.
My system involves my hands to navigate my car.
The handle I use to accelerate, etc involves using my right hand to pull it forward to stop, backwards to accelerate
Steering is with a knob on my steering wheel to turn and steer the car.
There’s a plate covering my gas and brake pedal,so I don’t step on them while I’m driving by mistake.
I had this system installed when I was living in Florida.
I just googled mobility systems companies that are available for cars,and they guided me along.
I did need an order from my doctor to them.
Good luck to you and I hope your feet don’t get totally numb like mine.