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Anyone use a device to allow driving without foot pedals?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 27, 2023 | Replies (17)

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@7510cahill I tried the hand controls. It is an entirely different way of driving so you would need to take driver's lessons from someone qualified to do so. You would also need to get them installed on your vehicle. The simple ones can easily cost a thousand US dollars. The electronic that can be switched on and off so those who drive your car and do not have training in them can still use your car are much more expensive, but also easier to learn. The manual are bulky and so can only be used in large vehicles that will have the space. The other thing to think about is that neuropathy affects the whole nervous system. Thus your response time slows down. Slowed reflexes can lead to not being able to respond to bad driving situations. I did not want to face injuring or killing someone so I voluntarily gave up my license. That was also the recommendation of my doctor and occupational therapist. Doctors do not normally tell you their thoughts on you driving unless you ask. Only one state in the US gives immunity to doctors for reporting bad drivers so they usually are reticent to give any advice.

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Thanks for pointing out that driving can still be unsafe even with "adaptations." Not driving seems like such a huge step away from "normal" that I've been focusing on driving as long as possible. I'm just beginning see the sense of stopping before I feel like there's no choice.