VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
AND EQUIPMENT
As a result of a medical condition, some people have difficulty operating vehicle controls or
driving comfortably in a standard vehicle. This may be because of a loss of a limb, pain, a
neurological condition or a congenital condition such as cerebral palsy. This may result in a
person avoiding driving, relying on others for transportation or taking public transport. In
such circumstances, modifications to the vehicle or specialised driving equipment can assist a
person to drive independently.
It is important to ensure that the modifications are prescribed by a driver trained
Occupational Therapist and, where relevant, installed by an engineer registered with the state
licensing authority. In some circumstances, driving with modifications or equipment that are
incorrectly prescribed or installed may be dangerous and illegal.
Driving with vehicle modifications or equipment usually requires the client to participate in
a driving assessment with a driver trained Occupational Therapist. The Occupational Therapist
can prescribe the most appropriate modifications or equipment in consultation with the client,
the Driving Instructor, vehicle modifier and any other relevant parties. Often, the client
will need to have a series of driving lessons to learn to drive safely with the modifications
or equipment in a variety of traffic situations.
Driver Rehabilitation and Fleet Safety Services prescribe and supply a variety of equipment
and modifications. We can also refer clients to manufacturers and stockists of modifications
and equipment, or Engineers registered with the relevant licensing authority.
To make a referral to Driver Rehab
please complete a Referral
Form. Alternatively, please
Contact
Us for more information.
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE MODIFICATION LIST
The following is a list of equipment and modifications prescribed directly from Driver
Rehabilitation and Fleet Safety Services. All goods are GST-free (except for fish-eye
mirrors). Postage and handling is in addition to the quoted price and is charged at $11.00
(GST incl.) per item.
| ITEM |
COST |
FEATURES |
APPLICATION |
| Panoramic mirror |
$145.00 |
- convex mirror that covers blind spots
- increases visual field
- reduces necessity to move head
- objects in the mirror are closer than they appear
|
- cervical restrictions
- shoulder and back pain
- monocularity
- visual field loss
- nystagmus
- lessons are required to adjust to depth perception in mirror
|
| Fish-eye mirrors |
$11.00/ea(incl. GST) |
- Covers blind spots
- Self adhesive 2 sizes
- S - 4.5cm
- L - 7.5cm
|
|
| Adjustable back support |
$285.00 |
- fully adjustable lumbar support
- height adjustment to suite torso dimensions
- light weight
- transferable to passenger seat, home or office application
- correct spine alignment
- reduces pain/discomfort
|
- back injury support
- pain reduction
- increased driving endurance
- reduced impact of pain on concentration and information processing
|
| Seating cushion |
$285.00 |
- significantly reduces vehicle vibration
- low profile for cabin dimension
- transferable to passenger seat
|
- reduced pain from vehicle vibration
- increased driving endurance
- reduced impact of pain on concentration and information processing
|
| Spinner knob |
$130.00 |
|
- allows single-handed steering
|
| Torso support |
$200.00 |
- multi-adjustable
- quick release
- 10cm strap width
- 3 sizes
- S up to 71cm
- M 71cm - 91cm
- L 91cm - 112cm
|
- eliminates loss of balance
- trunk stabilisation
- maximises steering effort
- truck restriction usually necessitates panoramic mirror
|
To discuss your modification or equipment needs, please Contact
us.
If you are an Occupational Therapist
wishing to purchase a piece of
equipment, please complete an
Equipment
Order Form. (230k PDF file)
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