Driving With Hand Controls

A shortish video of me driving with my Freedom Staff Portable Hand Controls for handicap drivers. Includes a video on assembly and installation by Ronnie Dobbs
These work flawlessly, and have allowed me to regain my confidence when driving.
Amazon Product Link: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...
Ronnie Dobbs: / @ronniedobbs5576

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  • @jimclark5894
    @jimclark58942 жыл бұрын

    I'm a RAKA and use hand controls. Hand controls that you PUSH to brake are much safer than controls you PULL to brake. When you need to stop quickly, your body tends to move forward. If you need to PULL the brake lever back towards you you are going against the forward motion of your body. If you're moving forward and PUSHING forward on the control you're taking advantage of your centrifugal force to help you brake. If you had both legs, you'd PUSH with your foot to brake so your subconscious reaction you've used for years is to PUSH to brake. PULLING to brake requires you to reprogram your brain. Your natural reaction is to PUSH, NOT PULL

  • @LordJesus1447
    @LordJesus14477 жыл бұрын

    i'm just here to show some support, this methods seem very useful for people in special needs, big up folks, much love

  • @supergolfdude
    @supergolfdude2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Al. Despite three spine surgeries, I’m still losing feeling in my legs. I was afraid I was going to lose my driving ability. You give me a lot of hope here.

  • @sugunanair4020

    @sugunanair4020

    Жыл бұрын

    God bless

  • @theaudiopattern
    @theaudiopattern8 жыл бұрын

    So glad I found these hand controls. A neurological condition left my legs weak & numb, so driving has been a bit scary. During a relapse, I panicked & threw my car into park to avoid bumping the car in front of me at a drive-thru. I forgot about the emergency brake, and throwing it into park caused it to make a horrible sound. After a few more close-calls, I did a search. Thanks for this video. Being right-handed, I installed mine "backwards" as well, and it's a very comfortable drive. What a difference!

  • @chrisreeves1547

    @chrisreeves1547

    3 жыл бұрын

    I had the same experience throwing my car into park!! The transmission made a awful sound, this happened 3 times! The drive thru's were very difficult.

  • @alfredintrabartolo4654
    @alfredintrabartolo46547 жыл бұрын

    thanks Al I had a tumor removed from my spinal cord new years 2016 and lost feeling in my legs but I can move them but where they are was my problem WELL after seeing your video and I found the control on eBay life is much better now I never liked asking for rides bless you and yours 🍺

  • @michaelromero8057

    @michaelromero8057

    7 жыл бұрын

    Same here Alfred...its sucks, don't it?

  • @scottsarrells

    @scottsarrells

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same...in 1997 at the age of 20. Made a great recovery within a year but noticed a little foot drop in 2006. It has digressed since then and I'm now back in my chair permanently...wish I could get answers but it's not a textbook case.

  • @smallhillorchids
    @smallhillorchids6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for putting the time in on this, Al.

  • @mariejaarsmakillian5193
    @mariejaarsmakillian51937 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing/making this video. Today is the day to finally do this and place this order. Driving for me is getting a little more difficult in moving my foot from brake to gas and this will entirely give me back my freedom...I am thinking...!

  • @UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose
    @UnsolicitedThoughtsOfARose2 жыл бұрын

    The hand controls you have give me hope that I might be able to drive one day! All the other stick ones I’ve seen look very challenging for me.

  • @alstefanelli
    @alstefanelli9 жыл бұрын

    You may have noticed that I've installed these backwards. I've done this because I have greater control of the braking function by using my entire hand pulling the handle towards me, rather that one or two fingers pushing it. This doesn't interfere with the way the controls function.

  • @msebel

    @msebel

    7 жыл бұрын

    Al: This is fighting the laws of physics. When you stop, inertia continues to pull you forward. The faster you stop, the harder this forward "force" feels, making it more and more difficult to apply the pulling toward you force to brake when you're set up backwards.

  • @mgiles13100

    @mgiles13100

    7 жыл бұрын

    to the guy who commented you are wrong and know nothing about functionality of a para-quadriplegic driver or much about physics

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    7 жыл бұрын

    I find the baking to be more than adequate. I've had to stop rather suddenly several times, and had absolutely no issues whatsoever

  • @mgiles13100

    @mgiles13100

    7 жыл бұрын

    hi Al. I'm a quadriplegic and have the quick stick name brand setup. I am a quadriplegic with limited arm and hand movement. One way or another I'm gonna drive. The setup I'm running doesn't seem to be as nice as this one. I am going to get what you have and set it up anyway I can in order to drive. Braking is my biggest problem especially if you need to instantly. I am going to drive one way or another. when I get enough money I'm going to order that kit and if I can't get it working right I'll hit you up for some advice on how I can get it working right for me. nice video thumbs-up

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    7 жыл бұрын

    michael Fantastic! I'll be glad to offer any help I can. 😊

  • @medicalbulkbuy
    @medicalbulkbuy5 жыл бұрын

    It will be really useful video for the people who want to drive with no leg moment. Thanks

  • @boblevey
    @boblevey5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Al, I just had surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon rupture a few weeks ago and am in a cast and a boot for a lengthy amount of time.. You just set me free Man!!! Thanks Big Time!!!

  • @danielarichards4710

    @danielarichards4710

    5 жыл бұрын

    How did you use the indicators?

  • @LaSheraMichelle
    @LaSheraMichelle7 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me excited to get back to driving 😏

  • @haidacable

    @haidacable

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too.

  • @opeth2097

    @opeth2097

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @janebudde6220
    @janebudde62206 жыл бұрын

    This was super helpful! Thanks!!

  • @jasminelove9398
    @jasminelove93983 жыл бұрын

    I have a disability and I was told I’d have to have hand controls this makes me very excited

  • @jjk1443
    @jjk1443 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you - you helped me. Yurek from Poland

  • @waterfall836
    @waterfall836 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you for this video. Makes a lot of people happy an positive to live foreword in life

  • @vtwinpower650
    @vtwinpower6509 ай бұрын

    Thanks, I am sold !!!!

  • @skiptaggart8116
    @skiptaggart81166 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video, Al! It should be included with the Freedom Staff video. They only show how to install it but not how to use it.

  • @juniorvong9004
    @juniorvong90046 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this video Al

  • @jameslivingston8301
    @jameslivingston83016 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Al!

  • @themccarthyproject8654
    @themccarthyproject86543 жыл бұрын

    I turned them around so it's push to break and pull to gas. Felt a lot more comfortable

  • @TotalRookie_LV
    @TotalRookie_LV5 ай бұрын

    I have very similar set. Never actually tried it so far, as automatic is so easy, epecially with cruise control (my previous ar was manual with no fancy things like CC), didn't had the necessity until recently, but now my MS seem to be progressing on my right foot too. 🙄

  • @kayceebauer3875
    @kayceebauer38756 жыл бұрын

    So for the gear shift, blinkers etc, do you have to take your hand off the wheel?

  • @FranHoganPanama
    @FranHoganPanama2 жыл бұрын

    Cool video, Al!

  • @Hesam0000
    @Hesam00005 жыл бұрын

    Now (Jan30-19) available on EBAY for only $70. Just a warning, there is noway you can stop the car by pulling if you're going 60mph and someone jumps on the road. Accident waiting to happen. Brake must only be pushes on the left.

  • @doriantaylor5243
    @doriantaylor52436 жыл бұрын

    thank you this video is really informative I've been looking at different portable hand controls to get myself into driving. I kind of like this setup. If I have any questions when I get them do you mind if I hit you up here?

  • @jfoquendo
    @jfoquendo3 жыл бұрын

    i see that you have the extended part of the arm on the right the way i would want it did you just reverse it or did you order it for right handed ?

  • @kougamax
    @kougamax3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to set a specific speed with dcn controls or do you have to have cruise control on your vehicle?

  • @adammoran7849
    @adammoran78495 жыл бұрын

    I built a set of these for my 2012 Chevy Colorado, the throttle response is excellent but the brake is "spongy". Any idea on how I could remedy that?

  • @nitaxoxoxox7876
    @nitaxoxoxox78766 жыл бұрын

    Ok I have the same controls. I'm always worried that when I pull to brake , it pulls my gas pedal up. Is that going to be a problem ever ? Thanks for the vid

  • @charleslumpkin3391
    @charleslumpkin33914 жыл бұрын

    Very nice.

  • @ThePoppie225
    @ThePoppie2253 жыл бұрын

    Please let me know how often you need to retighten the clamps on the pedals.

  • @ytonyrt
    @ytonyrt8 жыл бұрын

    An excellent video thanks. However I am unsure how you reverse the controls, how can you make a press into a pull?

  • @kenchamp3698

    @kenchamp3698

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Tony Randall Flip it over before install

  • @onlyjihan
    @onlyjihan3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome where can I get one?

  • @romeolaurente6879
    @romeolaurente68797 жыл бұрын

    can quadreplegic c5 c6 use this hand control ty

  • @silveriomunozsimon2886
    @silveriomunozsimon28863 ай бұрын

    Me ha llamado la atención este sistema para conducir y llevar un coche automático y adaptado para personas con movilidad limitada. Es mi caso. Tengo uno más rudimentario. Conducco con la mano derecha. Serviría para mi? No se inglés

  • @danielarichards4710
    @danielarichards47105 жыл бұрын

    How do I use the indicators whole driving with this

  • @mikekennedy7365
    @mikekennedy73654 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take you to get used to using them

  • @bhabutaram569
    @bhabutaram5696 жыл бұрын

    very good

  • @simwojerereizaya5883
    @simwojerereizaya58836 жыл бұрын

    I want this, how can I get it am ampute by both forelimbs above knee,

  • @sambrinker6783
    @sambrinker6783 Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, I think you might have these controls on upside down. You want them to be reversed so its pull to accelerate and push to brake. This way if you brake hard and your body moves forward you don't let off the brake and your body naturally continues to push the brake

  • @onlyjihan
    @onlyjihan3 жыл бұрын

    Do you have any reglation? Just put it on and go??

  • @sunatsouth3939
    @sunatsouth39392 жыл бұрын

    Please where can I buy it? I'm in New York city

  • @PUNEETRAM9999
    @PUNEETRAM99993 жыл бұрын

    What price and who place I am buy this product

  • @asifichowdhury2154
    @asifichowdhury21547 жыл бұрын

    from where I can get this device. I am from Bangladesh

  • @opeth2097
    @opeth20973 жыл бұрын

    Can I find it on Amazon guys ?

  • @nlm2nd
    @nlm2nd2 жыл бұрын

    Oh hello. Just popping in from a Reddit comment section on a video of a woman's custom truck with this sort of set up. I hope one day they'll have figured out the self driving cars enough that I can use one as a legally deafblind person.

  • @opeth2097
    @opeth20973 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone please share the link of the stuff on Amazon ?

  • @manishahuja3045
    @manishahuja30456 жыл бұрын

    from where i can buy this?

  • @IjazAhmed-wi3vk
    @IjazAhmed-wi3vk3 жыл бұрын

    Please tell me, from where I get this system, I am from Lahore, Pakistan, I will be extremely grateful

  • @rajeshsutar898
    @rajeshsutar898 Жыл бұрын

    How many price of This assemble kit

  • @audreyacosta5418
    @audreyacosta54187 ай бұрын

    Helo where can I buy?

  • @tazcountry4828
    @tazcountry48288 ай бұрын

    You may want to check with your state DMV or DOT which ever applies here may need endorsement on license

  • @patsisherrard3439
    @patsisherrard34393 жыл бұрын

    Can you install it to where you use your left hand to gas and brake and right to turn wheel??

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, in fact when I sold the Toyota Camry and Bought a Honda CRV, the center console blocked the right hand install option I initially chose. I now have it installed opposite, so I control acceleration, speed, and braking with my left hand now.

  • @parigill5541
    @parigill55417 жыл бұрын

    Hello I live in Pakistan and have right leg polio I would love to drive a car but here we have no such facility how could you help me?

  • @GB434
    @GB4342 жыл бұрын

    Was it easy to learn to drive like this?

  • @kraymbaleed7351
    @kraymbaleed73513 жыл бұрын

    I am from Libya and I want such a device. Do you have a delivery service to Libya?

  • @jehuselvaraj5556
    @jehuselvaraj55568 ай бұрын

    Can i have one for my friend who really need such attachment, will uou supply to India Many people different parts of the world requested where to get this kit you have not answered on behalf of every one i request to share the details so that all get this kit. I hope you will support. Thank you

  • @darrenanderson5260
    @darrenanderson52608 жыл бұрын

    Is it hard to learn I have my Assement next week it will be first time ever trying the push pull controls ave a feeling I will not pass it looks easy but looks hard too if you know what I mean I can't use my legs at all but good video thanks

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    8 жыл бұрын

    It becomes second nature very quickly. Just practice.

  • @chrisreeves1547

    @chrisreeves1547

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your doing good. I am starting to learn myself, and I never learn easily!

  • @darrenanderson5260

    @darrenanderson5260

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisreeves1547 bro I passed we flying colours that was now say 5 years ago great being bk on the road it is actually quite easy good luck sure you will smash it

  • @chrisreeves1547

    @chrisreeves1547

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@darrenanderson5260 Can I ask you if the portable ones are covered say in case of an accident in the state of Indiana?? I know I need to get ahold of the DMV. That's great news your driving!!!

  • @darrenanderson5260

    @darrenanderson5260

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrisreeves1547 covered what by your insurance am not sure what your meaning sorry can you explain a bit more thanks Darren

  • @mofrehsarhan5470
    @mofrehsarhan54702 ай бұрын

    I. am here to shaw my admiration and if possible to get unit like that , I will ver much appreciated kind regards

  • @edsonarantes6825
    @edsonarantes68255 жыл бұрын

    quanto custa um adaptador desse

  • @JamesTylee
    @JamesTylee6 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see the controls working out for you.... Ive been driving over 25 years with "hand controls" as a wheelchair user.... I also race, drift, and do some crazy stuff... You are ABSOLUTELY using these controls in an unsafe manner..... Not trying to sound harsh, but safety first.... as someone else commented on the law of physics.. here's a question: Why would you use two fingers in a reverse manner to push the brake down? Perhaps you can speak with a driving instructor well versed in mobility aids... I'd hate to say it, but I'm pretty sure you could NOT post a video of you locking up the breaks mimicking a deer or an accident in front of you...

  • @annemariehendriksen8215

    @annemariehendriksen8215

    6 жыл бұрын

    James Tylee 9i

  • @nazinom
    @nazinom2 жыл бұрын

    izzit legal to modify our own hand drive.

  • @fluffym8159
    @fluffym81597 жыл бұрын

    Better than automatic and manual

  • @TheArvindsinghwal
    @TheArvindsinghwal3 жыл бұрын

    I have this n very easy to drive automatic car. I have Honda City CVT I drive from one year . I purchased this from Amazon in ₹10000

  • @malikshebi8206
    @malikshebi82067 жыл бұрын

    clutch and gear

  • @smsmsmsm5844
    @smsmsmsm58445 жыл бұрын

    I use this device on left side and use left hand much easier

  • @chrisreeves1547

    @chrisreeves1547

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank's for sharing that as that is where mine is. I am just today learning!

  • @longvillier
    @longvillier2 жыл бұрын

    you have an adress to order

  • @bowieinc
    @bowieinc3 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone tried to flip these controls and use it for a clutch pedal? I have use of my legs so I am able to push the gas and brake, but have a muscular dystrophy and don’t have the muscles to engage a clutch easily without discomfort. Before any safety or legality replies, this would be for off road use. Thank you!

  • @tonyyudhianto7393
    @tonyyudhianto73936 жыл бұрын

    where i can buy it? please inform because i need it, im difable thank's before..from indonesia

  • @CathieZimmerman

    @CathieZimmerman

    6 жыл бұрын

    tony yudhianto just saw it on Amazon.

  • @TheArvindsinghwal

    @TheArvindsinghwal

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amazon.I also bought..

  • @shawannamcday
    @shawannamcday2 жыл бұрын

    Did you have to pay for a driver evaluation to be able to drive with hand controls

  • @kimberliloaiza3587
    @kimberliloaiza35874 жыл бұрын

    Where can i Buy one of those?

  • @TheArvindsinghwal

    @TheArvindsinghwal

    3 жыл бұрын

    From Amezon

  • @annadaneshhiremath7394
    @annadaneshhiremath73945 жыл бұрын

    Hi I need car how much cost ..in a new car

  • @nightshadowyt5408
    @nightshadowyt54082 жыл бұрын

    Sir are you still use this products are not pleased tell me and if you not then which one you use I ask because I'm handicap and in my country they not use this products they use very bad products if you help me to tell about that it's best help for me so I will wait for your reply sir thank you

  • @user-nj1vy2fn8d
    @user-nj1vy2fn8d3 ай бұрын

    Где это чудо можно купить.

  • @rasmibidari5025
    @rasmibidari50255 жыл бұрын

    hello I am from Nepal i m seeking a oppurnity to take drive hand control both leg handicap

  • @brovonaathan3127

    @brovonaathan3127

    4 жыл бұрын

    u may cal me 0060197597608 my name niyaz from malaysia..im selling as well

  • @calvinfoo
    @calvinfoo3 жыл бұрын

    Where do I buy this?

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amazon sells them. Five years later I am still driving with these, but now I use them on my Honda CRV in Panamá.

  • @jasonray2526
    @jasonray25262 жыл бұрын

    Now if they only made something for a standard to push the clutch in and out

  • @ingridcarolinaaquinoarmoa4487
    @ingridcarolinaaquinoarmoa44876 жыл бұрын

    Como consigo este producto por favor??!!!!

  • @cristianblack8832

    @cristianblack8832

    6 жыл бұрын

    Ingrid Carolina Aquino Armoa Hola estoy fabricando de estos productos si gustas mucho puedes contactar a el correo cristianmaroto05@gmail.com y t daré la información es un gusto aser que las personas se independisen

  • @cristianblack8832

    @cristianblack8832

    6 жыл бұрын

    A las personas interesadas más pueden contactar a el correo cristianmaroto05@gmail.com y con gusto les brindó información

  • @kantapongtrisom8051
    @kantapongtrisom80514 жыл бұрын

    ราคาเท่าไรคับ

  • @RiddimDubstep
    @RiddimDubstep7 жыл бұрын

    What about the clutch? XD

  • @zt7441

    @zt7441

    7 жыл бұрын

    its an automatic

  • @gruponeutro
    @gruponeutro3 жыл бұрын

    so your brake light is on all the time

  • @alstefanelli

    @alstefanelli

    3 жыл бұрын

    No. The brake lights only come on when the brake is engaged by pulling or pushing on the handle - depending on which way you have them installed.

  • @sheraman4879
    @sheraman48794 жыл бұрын

    Dear sir how I can get this devoice

  • @TheArvindsinghwal

    @TheArvindsinghwal

    3 жыл бұрын

    From Amazon I hv purchased this. n very easy to use..₹10000

  • @jehuselvaraj5556

    @jehuselvaraj5556

    8 ай бұрын

    Kindly share the Amazon link

  • @sanjeev3064
    @sanjeev30645 жыл бұрын

    I Am Form India Order This For My Dady

  • @brovonaathan3127

    @brovonaathan3127

    4 жыл бұрын

    u may cal me 0060197597608 my name niyaz from malaysia..im selling as well

  • @bappirthikana2176
    @bappirthikana21767 жыл бұрын

    its price please

  • @murrellsummers1987

    @murrellsummers1987

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've seen it on ebay. Priced from $65 to $280. Depends on who you buy it from.

  • @allin6532
    @allin65323 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone have a significant other that uses the hand controls if they need to use the car? I really don’t want to have to take the controls off every time my wife needs to use my car.

  • @jonaswu8700
    @jonaswu87007 ай бұрын

    i love your video may i talk to you

  • @adepa-kristodea
    @adepa-kristodea8 жыл бұрын

    Good technology. We need some in Ghana. Help us get some.

  • @TheArvindsinghwal

    @TheArvindsinghwal

    4 жыл бұрын

    U can purchase it from Amazon

  • @jehuselvaraj5556

    @jehuselvaraj5556

    8 ай бұрын

    Kindly share the link so that interested people can Buy this product

  • @Michael-Oh
    @Michael-Oh6 жыл бұрын

    Take it this wouldn't work for cars that are manual. So that's why these are more popular in the USA rather than the UK?

  • @ryanragan7210
    @ryanragan72105 жыл бұрын

    Where do I get a pair, for free or a reduced price? Thank -You

  • @fim46923

    @fim46923

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ryan, I found the Freedom Staff controls pretty cheap at this link: www.ebay.com/itm/401657797481

  • @LALITDUTT-cj5gn
    @LALITDUTT-cj5gn Жыл бұрын

    adress

  • @brians48now
    @brians48now5 жыл бұрын

    that looks almost to easy

  • @bhuneshaagre3467
    @bhuneshaagre34675 жыл бұрын

    I want like this car plz address me

  • @thegeorgio2977
    @thegeorgio29774 жыл бұрын

    This just blew my fucking mind but why not use your feet

  • @claudiocabrera4291
    @claudiocabrera42916 жыл бұрын

    Hello! Why in the description of the product on amazon says ''push for brake and pull for gas''? and you say '' push for gas and pull for brake'' ? please help

  • @CathieZimmerman

    @CathieZimmerman

    6 жыл бұрын

    claudio cabrera he reversed it at installation because it’s more comfortable for him that way.

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't like it. It looks like dangerous. I think it's better when the acceleration is fixed on the steering wheel.

  • @beauds653
    @beauds6536 жыл бұрын

    The "screw" stick to nails and make up honey. That screw is a "bolt".

  • @CathieZimmerman

    @CathieZimmerman

    6 жыл бұрын

    Mike Beaudin 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

  • @cynthialewis2096

    @cynthialewis2096

    2 жыл бұрын

    Okay honey... douche.

  • @michaellewis9589
    @michaellewis95892 жыл бұрын

    imagine trying a manual

  • @tonywynn1437
    @tonywynn14374 жыл бұрын

    It’s dangerous

  • @KhanflomahInstrumentals
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