What Are Remote Control Devices?
A remote control device is a control panel that attaches to your steering wheel. Remote control devices are often combined with a steering ball, enabling you to steer and operate basic car functions, such as indicators, windscreen wipers and headlights, with one hand. These devices are designed to enhance accessibility and convenience, especially for individuals with restricted mobility.
Different Types of Remote Control Devices
Radio remote control devices offer various options to suit individual needs, particularly for those with restricted mobility. Here are two popular systems:
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Lodgesons R200 System
This system enables one-handed operation of both steering and secondary car functions. Available with ball or lollipop grips, it offers three models with increasing functionality:
- R207 (7 Functions): • Indicators • Lights (dip/main & flash) • Horn
- R210 (10 Functions): Includes R207 functions, plus: • Front washer & wipers
- R213 (13 Functions): Includes R210 functions, plus: • Rear washer & wipers
2. Bever Smartsteer - The Smartsteer unit allows safe operation of vehicle functions while maintaining steering control. Available in classic or premium grips, it comes in two versions:
- Smartsteer 5-unit: • Horn • Indicators • Hazard lights • Lights (dip/main & flash) • Front washers & wipers
- Smartsteer 8-unit: Includes Smartsteer 5-unit functions, plus: • Rear washer & wipers
Benefits of Remote Control Device
- Independence: Remote control devices empower you. They remove barriers, allowing you to drive confidently and maintain your freedom. Remote control devices provide a safer, more comfortable, and more accessible driving experience, helping individuals with disabilities maintain their independence and mobility.
- User-Friendly: Remote control devices are integrated with the vehicle’s systems, ensuring a seamless and intuitive driving experience. This integration helps drivers feel more confident in its operation.The controls are available with different grips and a choice of functions to suit individual needs. This customisation ensures that drivers can select the most comfortable and accessible option for their specific needs.
- Safety: No more reaching across the steering wheel or fumbling for buttons. Everything you need is within reach.
- Comfort: Driving should be comfortable. These adaptations ensure you can focus on the road without straining or contorting.
- Enhanced Safety: Remote control devices allow drivers with disabilities to operate secondary vehicle functions, such as indicators, wipers, and lights with one hand. Having these functions within easy reach can reduce discomfort and the risk of strain. This is particularly important for drivers with lower limb disabilities who use hand controls for steering, as it can be dangerous to release these controls while driving.
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