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 High-Tech Driving Controls: Evaluation & Installation

  • High-Tech Driving Controls: From Evaluation to the Road

    Conyers, Atlanta, Athens & Surrounding Areas

What to Expect From Evaluation, Installation, and Driver Training

Getting high-tech driving controls is more than having adaptive equipment installed in a vehicle. It is a coordinated process involving the driver, a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS), and a qualified mobility equipment dealer.

Each plays an important role in making sure the controls are appropriate for the driver, properly installed in the vehicle, and ultimately used safely and confidently on the road.

R & R Mobility is a certified installer of AEVIT™ high-tech driving controls from Electronic Mobility Controls (EMC). If you’re just beginning to explore AEVIT and want to understand how the technology works, visit our AEVIT page first.

Learn About AEVIT™ High-Tech Driving Controls

 

If you're ready to understand what happens next, here's what you can expect.

Step 1: The Driving Evaluation

The process begins with an evaluation by a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS).

The CDRS evaluates the driver’s abilities and determines what type of adaptive driving equipment is appropriate. This can include evaluating strength, range of motion, coordination, reaction time, and how the driver interacts with different types of controls.

The goal isn’t simply to determine whether someone can drive. It’s to determine how that individual can operate a vehicle safely and what equipment will allow them to do so.

If you don’t already have a CDRS, R & R Mobility can refer you to a qualified specialist to begin the evaluation process.

Step 2: Vehicle & Equipment Review

Once the CDRS has made recommendations, R & R Mobility reviews the prescribed equipment and the vehicle that will be modified.

Not every high-tech driving configuration works with every vehicle. Our team considers the vehicle’s make, model, year, available space, required equipment, and installation requirements.

This step allows us to confirm compatibility and determine what will be needed before installation begins.

If you’re purchasing a vehicle specifically for adaptive driving equipment, talk with our team before buying the vehicle. We can help determine whether the vehicle you’re considering will accommodate the recommended equipment.

Step 3: Installation & Configuration

Once the equipment and vehicle have been approved, R & R Mobility begins the installation.

High-tech driving controls require specialized installation, programming, and configuration. With AEVIT, our EMC-trained technicians install the prescribed components and integrate them with the vehicle according to the driver’s recommended setup.

This can include primary controls for steering, acceleration, and braking as well as secondary controls for functions such as turn signals, headlights, the horn, and windshield wipers.

Because each system is configured for an individual driver, this is not a standard one-size-fits-all installation.

Step 4: Driver Training With the CDRS

Installation does not mean the process is finished.

Once the adaptive equipment is installed and ready for use, the driver begins training with the CDRS. This gives the driver time to become comfortable with the new controls and learn how to safely operate the vehicle in real driving situations.

Training may take place over multiple sessions. The amount of time needed depends on the driver, the equipment, and the complexity of the controls.

The CDRS works with the driver to develop the skills needed to safely control the vehicle rather than expecting the driver to master a completely new driving system in a single appointment.

Step 5: Adjustments & Fine-Tuning

Driver training can also identify adjustments that need to be made to the equipment.

A control may need to be repositioned. Sensitivity or programming may need to be adjusted. A component may need to be modified to make it more comfortable or easier for the driver to operate consistently.

When changes are needed, the CDRS and R & R Mobility work together to determine what should be adjusted.

The driver can then continue training with the updated configuration.

This process of training, evaluating, and fine-tuning will continue until the equipment and driver are working together as intended.

Step 6: Final Evaluation & Sign-Off

The final step is demonstrating that the driver can safely operate the adapted vehicle.

The CDRS evaluates the driver’s ability to use the installed equipment and safely handle the vehicle. Once the required training has been completed and the CDRS is satisfied that the driver can safely operate the vehicle with the prescribed controls, the appropriate final documentation or certification can be completed.

The goal isn’t to rush through the process.

The goal is to make sure the driver leaves with equipment that works for them and the training necessary to use it safely.

How Long Does the Process Take?

There isn’t one timeline that applies to every driver.

The process can depend on the initial evaluation, equipment being prescribed, vehicle compatibility, installation requirements, equipment availability, driver training, and whether adjustments are needed after training begins.

For high-tech driving controls, it’s best to think of this as a multi-step process rather than a single installation appointment.

R & R Mobility will help you understand which stage you’re in, what happens next, and what you need to plan for along the way.

Who does what?

One of the easiest ways to understand the process is to separate the responsibilities of the CDRS and R & R Mobility.

The Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist evaluates and trains the driver. The CDRS determines the driver’s needs, recommends appropriate adaptive equipment, provides driver training, evaluates the driver’s performance with the completed vehicle, and determines when the driver is ready for final sign-off.

R & R Mobility handles the vehicle and equipment. Our team reviews vehicle compatibility, installs the prescribed equipment, programs and configures the system, makes equipment adjustments when needed, and provides ongoing equipment service and support.

The driver, CDRS, and mobility equipment dealer work through the process together, with each responsible for a different part of getting the driver safely on the road.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

You can contact R & R Mobility at any point in the process. If you haven't completed a professional driving evaluation yet, we can refer you to a Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist who can help you get started.

If you're purchasing a vehicle specifically to accommodate high-tech driving controls, we recommend waiting until your equipment needs are better understood.

Once recommendations have been made, R & R Mobility can help determine which vehicles are compatible with the equipment before you make a purchase.

Installation is only one part of the process. After the equipment is installed, the driver will need to work with the CDRS to learn the controls and demonstrate that the vehicle can be operated safely.

Training time varies from driver to driver. Someone learning to use high-tech driving controls may need multiple sessions to become comfortable and proficient with the equipment.

The CDRS determines the appropriate amount of training based on the driver's progress and ability to safely operate the vehicle.

That's one of the reasons training and evaluation continue after installation.

If the CDRS or driver identifies an issue with the position, response, programming, or operation of a control, R & R Mobility can make appropriate equipment adjustments. The driver can then continue training with the revised setup.

The CDRS evaluates the driver's performance with the completed vehicle and determines when the driver has demonstrated the ability to safely operate the prescribed adaptive controls.

Yes. High-tech driving equipment should be serviced by technicians familiar with the system.

As a certified EMC installer, R & R Mobility can provide ongoing service and support for the AEVIT equipment we install.

Start With the Right Process

High-tech driving controls can provide a new path to independent driving, but the equipment is only one part of making that possible.

The evaluation determines what the driver needs. R & R Mobility installs and configures the equipment. The CDRS trains the driver and evaluates safe operation. And when adjustments are needed, we work together to get the system right.

If you’re considering high-tech driving controls and aren’t sure where to begin, contact R & R Mobility. We’ll help you understand the process and connect you with the appropriate next step.

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