Tips for Driving as an Amputee

A clear, practical article on returning to driving after losing a limb. It works through the options for each kind of amputation: steering knobs and relocated dashboard controls for arm and hand loss, left-foot accelerators, hand controls and prosthetics for leg and foot loss, and reduced-effort steering or lever-operated accelerator and brake systems for bilateral limb loss. It also covers licensing and commercial driving considerations, tips for driving with a prosthetic, and what to look for when choosing and modifying a vehicle, with pointers to the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association and the Amputee Coalition. Published by Richmond Vona, a US law firm, so some licensing details are specific to the United States.