Glossary
Adaptations are a range of devices that can be fitted to your car to help make driving or travelling easier. The Motability Scheme offers around 500 vehicle Adaptations, many of which are available for no extra cost when fitted at the start of your lease.
Find out about the Adaptations available to Test Drive here
Driving - Electronic Triggers
Controls the accelerator via a trigger incorporated into the hand controls including integrated indicator switch
Controls the accelerator via a trigger incorporated into the hand controls along with a remote control to operate up to 7 secondary vehicle controls
Driving - Handheld Accelerators
Handheld control to operate vehicle accelerator
Driving - Left Foot Accelerators
Replaces the original right foot accelerator, mounted to the left side of the vehicle brake pedal
Replaces the original right foot accelerator, mounted to the left side of the vehicle brake pedal with option for quick release to return to standard
Replaces the original right foot accelerator, mounted to the left side of the vehicle brake pedal which can be flipped up when not in use restoring the original right sided accelerator pedal
Driving - Ring Accelerators
Fingertip controlled accelerator ring mounted on the steering wheel
Fingertip controlled accelerator ring mounted on the steering wheel with quick release function
Fingertip controlled accelerator ring mounted behind the steering wheel
Driving - Push/Pull Controls
A hand operated brake mounted to the side of the steering wheel
A hand operated brake and accelerator with remote control allowing up to 5 secondary vehicle functions to be used via a keypad on the steering wheel
A hand operated brake and accelerator with remote control allowing up to 7 secondary vehicle functions to be used via a keypad mounted on the hand controls
A hand operated brake and accelerator with an integral switch to control vehicle indicators
Driving - Remote Control Devices
Allows multiple secondary vehicle controls to be used via a keypad on the steering wheel
Driving - Steering Aids
A specific steering wheel mounted grip tailored to your disability
A ball mounted to the steering wheel to allow one-handed operation with quick release function
A steering wheel mounted grip to allow one handed operation with quick release function
Other
When considering how to access your car as a wheelchair user, a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle is not the only option and there are a number of adaptations that can be installed on a standard car.
Access adaptations include:
- Transfer plates
- Electric person hoist
- Swivel seats
Read more about access adaptations on the Motability Scheme website.
The best way to lift your wheelchair or scooter into your car is with a stowage system, such as a boot hoist or rooftop stowage unit. Both options work at the touch of a button, taking the weight of the wheelchair or scooter, helping you guide the product into either your car boot, or your rooftop stowage unit.
Stowage adaptations include:
- Car boot hoist
- Rooftop hoist
- Lightweight manual wheelchair
Read more about stowage adaptations on the Motability Scheme website.