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Secondary Driving Controls – AEVIT™ by EMC

Keeping Essential Vehicle Functions Within Reach

Steering, acceleration, and braking are only part of operating a vehicle. Drivers also need convenient access to turn signals, headlights, windshield wipers, the horn, and other vehicle functions throughout every trip.

For a driver using adaptive primary controls, reaching for the vehicle’s factory switches may be difficult or may require letting go of a control that needs to remain in use.

Secondary driving controls bring those functions to the driver instead.

With AEVIT™ from Electronic Mobility Controls (EMC), secondary controls can be positioned and configured so important vehicle functions are accessible without unnecessary reaching or movement.

What Can Secondary Controls Operate?

Depending on the vehicle and equipment configuration, secondary controls can provide access to functions such as:

  • Turn signals
  • Headlights
  • High beams
  • Windshield wipers and washers
  • Horn
  • Ignition or vehicle start functions
  • Cruise control
  • Other supported vehicle functions

The exact functions available depend on the vehicle and the adaptive equipment being installed.

Touchscreen Controls

A touchscreen can bring multiple vehicle functions together in one accessible location.

Instead of reaching for switches located throughout the dashboard or steering column, the driver can access supported functions through an electronic display positioned within their usable range of motion.

Clear on-screen controls can make it easier to identify and activate the function needed while keeping the driver’s primary driving controls accessible.

Accessible Buttons & Switches

Not every driver prefers—or benefits from—a touchscreen.

Physical buttons and switches can provide another way to operate secondary vehicle functions. These controls can require very little physical effort and can be positioned where the driver can reach them comfortably and consistently.

For some drivers, the tactile feedback of a physical button or switch may also make the control easier to locate and operate.

Voice-Activated Controls

Voice control may provide another option for accessing supported secondary vehicle functions without requiring the driver to reach for a touchscreen, button, or factory switch.

This can be particularly useful when the driver’s hands need to remain dedicated to the primary driving controls.

The functions available through voice operation depend on the specific system and vehicle configuration.

Placement Matters

Where a secondary control is positioned can be just as important as the type of control being used.

A touchscreen, switch, or button needs to be located where the driver can see it when necessary, reach it comfortably, and operate it without interfering with the primary driving controls.

Depending on the vehicle and driver’s needs, secondary controls may be integrated into or positioned around areas such as the dashboard, console, door area, or another accessible location.

The goal is simple: put the controls where they work best for the driver.

Primary vs. Secondary Driving Controls

The difference is straightforward:

Primary driving controls operate steering, acceleration, and braking.

Secondary driving controls operate the other vehicle functions the driver needs while on the road, such as turn signals, headlights, wipers, and the horn.

Learn More About Primary Driving Controls

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Depending on the vehicle and system configuration, secondary controls can provide access to turn signals, headlights, high beams, windshield wipers, washers, the horn, cruise control, ignition functions, and other supported vehicle features.

No. Secondary controls can include touchscreens, physical buttons, switches, and other accessible interfaces depending on the driver's needs and the equipment being installed.

Voice operation may be available for supported functions depending on the AEVIT system and vehicle configuration.

R & R Mobility can explain which voice-control capabilities are available with the equipment being considered for your vehicle.

Placement depends on the vehicle, primary driving controls, seating position, and the driver's usable range of motion.

The controls are positioned so they can be accessed without unnecessarily interfering with the driver's operation of the primary controls.

That depends on the vehicle and the specific adaptive configuration. Secondary adaptive controls provide another accessible way to operate supported functions without necessarily requiring the driver to reach the original factory switches.

Depending on the equipment and installation, secondary controls may be repositioned or adjusted if the original placement does not work as intended.

The important consideration is that the driver can operate the necessary functions comfortably and consistently.

AEVIT can allow the vehicle's conventional steering wheel and pedals to remain available for another driver.

R & R Mobility can explain exactly how the standard and adaptive controls operate with your particular installation.

Talk With R & R Mobility

Secondary controls should make operating your vehicle easier and more accessible, not add another layer of complexity.

R & R Mobility can install and configure AEVIT secondary controls so the functions you need are positioned where you can comfortably access them.

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