Left Foot Accelerator?

Sorry for hearing you suffering. I would suggest an automatic car. There are a lot of people here who drive one-handed also.

There is a foot steering adaptor available in Australia. The company also offers other solutions for vehicle control such as indicators, horn, high-beam, wipers etc. They even have modifications available for easy access to your gear shifter and handbrake.

Thank you both for your replies. I already drive an automatic as it's the only choice I had & I'm confident with the spinner knob & braking with my left (good) leg. It's the accelerating with my arthritic right knee that's the problem? 

Driving with the left foot accelerator felt wrong & I made mistakes. The instructor explained that I would have to change my muscle memory & it would take a little time.

Now I'm looking for a hand controlled accelerator that doesn't get in the way of steering & indicating, etc? I saw 1 on the internet but they've not answered yet?

I'm hoping the knee replacement works & I won't have to bother changing over?

Thanks again,

Julie 

Returning to driving with new modifications to a vehicle takes time and practice to build confidence. 

It might be worth considering having some further lessons in a vehicle with modifications ? 

Julie, Clive mentions he drives a left foot accelerator in one of the other driving posts which might be worth exploring more -

https://enableme.org.au/Community/Forums/View-topic?id=f9e9f2cc-a7b2-4607-839d-92836d74228b

Thank you for the advice Strokeline. I read the comments you suggested but it was only a passing reference really & didn't go into his driving with a Disability Instructor or how long it took?

I passed my disabled driving test 6 mths after my stroke 1st time. At that time I had 2 or 3 classroom exams to pass before even getting in a car. As I cannot use my right arm & have limited leg use I practiced in an automatic car with steering knob & l/hand indicator stalk. These were my only option talked about & I paid for everything out of my pocket including changing my manual car for an automatic. This was 17 years ago. The test was strict including the indoor tests which basically showed my level of concentration & observation. I think disabled drivers are probably better than the rest because of the training & testing?

Avaniterg.......I get the feeling you're not disabled? Do you care for a stroke survivor?  Newly disabled (stroke) people are people 1st but need positive talk to get through every day? Recovery doesn't happen overnight & will vary person to person. The strong willed seem to do better but your positive help will go a long way with your person. Even if we can't talk we can still understand what you say & how you say it? Good luck to your person.

PS: Strokeline......lessons.....I'm thinking about it but $70 an hour adds up very quickly if NDIS say "no?  (Disability Pension?) Then there's the Driving OT & a report & the RMS test & the aids & fitting? Ugh! 🙄

That's very expensive. Btw sorry for hearing you suffering especially these days. It is really hard for us.