WAVs for Wheelchair Drivers

If you’re a disabled driver, driving a wheelchair car or MPV either directly from your wheelchair or by transferring to a specialised seat gives you great freedom, with automatic features facilitating a completely independent drive. There are two types of WAV conversions for wheelchair user-drivers:

• Transfer to an adapted driver or passenger seat
• Drive directly from your wheelchair

Internal Transfer Vehicle

An internal transfer vehicle, like Ford Dream™, is designed to give ample space for you to transfer from your wheelchair, powerchair or mobility scooter to the six-way adjustable driver or passenger seat. Transferring inside your vehicle offers you safety if you are parked on a busy road and can will shield you from bad weather.

Drive-from-Wheelchair

Converted WAVs for wheelchair user-drivers provide a clear route from point of entry to the driving position and so have fewer rear seats than other smaller size wheelchair passenger WAVs. Wheelchair entry in Allied’s drive-from-wheelchair cars is from the rear of the vehicle. We also offer remote-operated lowering suspension and unfolding of the access ramp, allowing you fully independent entry or exit.

Before settling on an internal transfer vehicle or drive-from-wheelchair vehicle we will arrange for you to have a detailed assessment to ensure the vehicle is best tailored to your individual needs.

Custom Fitted Adaptations

Wheelchair drivers, in most instances, need some form of driving adaptations, such as hand controls, that are tailored to your individual needs. Some examples include:

• Pedal extensions
• Hand controls
• Indicator extension
• Steering spinners

A wide range of driving aids and adaptations is available through Allied Mobility.