{"id":8155,"date":"2020-06-09T18:27:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nmeda.com\/?p=20767"},"modified":"2020-06-09T18:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-09T13:27:50","slug":"adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n

Having freedom and independence is critical to maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. The ability to drive is usually at the top of the list when it comes to achieving independence for someone with mobility challenges. There are many options for adaptive vehicle equipment on the market and selecting the appropriate features and modifications can be a tough task to handle on your own. To help, NMEDA has some answers.<\/p>\n

Q.) Are vehicle ramps difficult to operate?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most vans equipped with side-entry mobility equipment are fully automatic with operations as simple to use as pushing a button. Vans can be converted to automatically open their doors, lower to the curb and deploy or stow a ramp without the driver or passengers assistance. Manual options are also available. Built with springs that carry most of the ramp\u2019s weight, manual ramp options are also quick and simple to use solutions.<\/p>\n

Q.) Can I drive from my wheelchair?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In many cases, it is possible for drivers with disabilities to operate a vehicle from a wheelchair. With the use of both a wheelchair tie-down system and occupant restraints, driving from a wheelchair can be a safe and convenient option.<\/p>\n

Q.) Can I drive from my scooter?<\/strong><\/p>\n

No. Operating or riding in a vehicle from a scooter is not recommended. In order to remain safe while traveling, passengers or drivers in scooters should always transfer into vehicle seating. Turning or swivel seats can make the transfer process easier and less demanding on those with limited mobility. Scooters should also be properly secured with a tie-down system to prevent movement in case of a sudden stop or turn.<\/p>\n

Q.) Side entry vs. rear entry: Which is best for me?<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a few things to consider when deciding between a side entry and a rear entry vehicle. Side entry vehicles work well for drivers and co-pilots getting in to the front of the vehicle, as well as passengers. Rear entry is best if you are a caregiver transporting a person with a disability. Depending on the parking conditions of your regularly visited establishments, your vehicle\u2019s entry points may need to be redefined. If you often need to parallel park or live in a region that experiences recurring inclement weather, a side-entry vehicle will prove to be a better option. These are only a few of the things to consider when choosing between side and rear entry. Consult a NMEDA dealer<\/a> to fully determine your best fit.<\/p>\n

Q.) Can someone else drive my vehicle if I install hand controls?<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most cases, both able-bodied drivers and those with disabilities can comfortably operate vehicles adapted with hand controls. Most hand controls do not interfere with the way a manufacturer intended the vehicle to be driven.<\/p>\n

For more frequently asked questions, visit www.nmeda.com<\/a> and click on the \u201cAbout\u201d button. Also feel free to engage with us on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about mobility solutions.<\/p>\n

** This post was originally published on https:\/\/nmeda.com\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Having freedom and independence is critical to maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. The ability to drive is usually at the top of the list when it comes to achieving<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[264,267],"tags":[316,311],"yoast_head":"\nAdaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Having freedom and independence is critical to maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. The ability to drive is usually at the top of the list when it comes to achieving\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\": Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Wheelchair Experts\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Wheelchair Experts\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Wheelchair Experts\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/63b8f52c53026ed951a59a7f6fdf5e4a\"},\"headline\":\"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\"},\"wordCount\":507,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Disability Resources\",\"Mobility Solutions\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Healthcare Industry News\",\"Mobility & Health Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\",\"name\":\"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/\",\"name\":\": Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)\",\"description\":\"Buy Wheelchairs in India At Guaranteed Best Prices\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Wheelchair Experts\u00ae\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/wheelchair_experts_logo_web.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/wheelchair_experts_logo_web.png\",\"width\":1657,\"height\":602,\"caption\":\"Wheelchair Experts\u00ae\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/63b8f52c53026ed951a59a7f6fdf5e4a\",\"name\":\"Wheelchair Experts\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b0eb01b5c4f31fcd2bc2561254cbbf45?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b0eb01b5c4f31fcd2bc2561254cbbf45?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Wheelchair Experts\"},\"description\":\"WheelchairExperts is one of India's Leading Mobility Specialists. We help you choose the 'right-fit' wheelchair for your specific needs and supply high-quality & reliable wheelchairs by reputed brands at Guaranteed Best Prices. Call\/Whatsapp us for a free consultation & Quote : (+91) 98603 02522\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/author\/wbtdn\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)","og_description":"Having freedom and independence is critical to maintaining a healthy attitude toward life. The ability to drive is usually at the top of the list when it comes to achieving","og_url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/","og_site_name":": Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)","article_published_time":"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00","og_image":[{"url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg"}],"author":"Wheelchair Experts","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Wheelchair Experts","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/"},"author":{"name":"Wheelchair Experts","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/63b8f52c53026ed951a59a7f6fdf5e4a"},"headline":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers","datePublished":"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00","dateModified":"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/"},"wordCount":507,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg","keywords":["Disability Resources","Mobility Solutions"],"articleSection":["Healthcare Industry News","Mobility & Health Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/","name":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers » : Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg","datePublished":"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00","dateModified":"2020-06-09T13:27:50+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers.jpg"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/adaptive-vehicles-five-questions-and-answers\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Adaptive Vehicles: Five Questions and Answers"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#website","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/","name":": Wheelchair Experts\u00ae (Buy Wheelchairs Online in India)","description":"Buy Wheelchairs in India At Guaranteed Best Prices","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#organization","name":"Wheelchair Experts\u00ae","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/wheelchair_experts_logo_web.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/wheelchair_experts_logo_web.png","width":1657,"height":602,"caption":"Wheelchair Experts\u00ae"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/63b8f52c53026ed951a59a7f6fdf5e4a","name":"Wheelchair Experts","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b0eb01b5c4f31fcd2bc2561254cbbf45?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/b0eb01b5c4f31fcd2bc2561254cbbf45?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Wheelchair Experts"},"description":"WheelchairExperts is one of India's Leading Mobility Specialists. We help you choose the 'right-fit' wheelchair for your specific needs and supply high-quality & reliable wheelchairs by reputed brands at Guaranteed Best Prices. Call\/Whatsapp us for a free consultation & Quote : (+91) 98603 02522","url":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/author\/wbtdn\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8155"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8155\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wheelchair-experts.in\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}