driving

[Guest guest]

I myself had problems of that kind before. I used to keep a

distance to the car ahead of me and had to brake much before than

needed to avoid problems. I remarked as well that driving long

distances made me tired and gave cramps to my right leg. Some

months ago, I had a specialist who " adapted " the car by adding a

vertical item on the right side (attached to the gaz and brake

pedal in a special manner) that I can use with my right hand both

as a gas pedal (if I take it backwards) and a brake (if I push it

forwards). My hands are a bit weak but my arms are strong. I am

very contented with the actual result and do not need to brake

much before any light, etc. and can relax more than before without

worrying that my foot can slip from the brake to the gaz pedal, etc.

Had I known of this special construction before I would have had it done

some years ago. The item is as well easy to remove if one should sell

the car in the future. In Europe there are many companies that adapt

the car according to the specific need of the person. I am sure that

such companies exist in the States as well. (This construction costed

me about $1,000 dollars).

Best regards,

Pat

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