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Driving with Left leg Automatic?

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  • 22-07-2008 5:59pm
    #1
    raju4u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    :confused:
    i have a disabilty on my right leg because of this, i dont have much strenght drive with my right leg, but i can do all other things with my right leg within limits.
    i have been taking lessons on AUTOMATIC's car for long time WITH my left leg which i have got use to it driving with my left leg.
    i have no problems with this as my instructer has stated. (i am driving as good as an able bodied person would)

    My question is

    WHERE DO I STAND WHEN IT COMES TO TAKING MY TEST?

    CAN I TAKE MY TEST DRIVING WITH MY LEFT LEG ON A AUTOMATIC CAR WITH OUT ANY ADAPTATONS?

    i know this might be a unique issue. i will be very greatfull if you can help me. or point me to a right directions:)

    Thanks


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    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    There's no need for all the CAPS. And yes it is a unique situation to be in, to be honest i just can't offer you a definite answer, i'm thinking no, seeing that you'd be crossing over yourself to apply pressure to the accelerator. Do you have someone you could contact?


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    raju4u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭raju4u


    Sorry for the CAPS. (Copy & Pasted)
    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    There's no need for all the CAPS. And yes it is a unique situation to be in, to be honest i just can't offer you a definite answer, i'm thinking no, seeing that you'd be crossing over yourself to apply pressure to the accelerator. Do you have someone you could contact?


    I have emailed few companys, no luck as yet


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,995 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    I don't know either but I'd assume that the examiner would expect the vehicle to be adapted correctly for left leg use.

    PS - please feel free to tell me to mind my own business but, if you have a disability, would you not be entitled to a VRT rebate or a grant to adapt a car to your needs?


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    raju4u
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭raju4u


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    I don't know either but I'd assume that the examiner would expect the vehicle to be adapted correctly for left leg use.

    PS - please feel free to tell me to mind my own business but, if you have a disability, would you not be entitled to a VRT rebate or a grant to adapt a car to your needs?

    VRT rebate?
    :confused:


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,907 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    raju4u wrote: »
    VRT rebate?
    :confused:

    Vehicle Registration Tax, 18-36% or so of the cost of a new car.


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    Hanley
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 21,981 ✭✭✭✭Hanley


    raju4u wrote: »
    VRT rebate?
    :confused:

    Vehicle reg. tax... it adds a massive amount onto the price of the car. You get some of this given back to you (discounted) if you have a disability so you can adapt the car to your needs. It's worth looking into.


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    You can adapt a car to be controlled by hands only (steering gas, brake, gears).


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