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Title: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: xcvator on March 21, 2022, 12:01:16 PM

Got torn ligaments in my shoulder/arm joint, not repairable , so to make things a it easier in the car I'm thinking of fitting a steering wheel knob. So has anyone else fitted 1, and just where abouts on the wheel did you place it, top/bottom/side

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 21, 2022, 12:53:15 PM

Haven't seen one of those in years.

There was some chat about them on a facebook page a while back.

The ones i ever saw fitted were at the 2 o clock position roughly.

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Steffo1 on March 21, 2022, 01:24:42 PM

One at 2 o'clock and another at 10 o'clock. You can use either hand easier, I reckon.
Are there ADR hurdles to jump?

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Bird on March 21, 2022, 01:38:36 PM

Would be the 10 or 2 position depending which wing was down.


https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/-/media/files/documents/safety-and-road-rules/older-drivers/fit-to-drive-fs-your-car--your-safety-hrv1jan-19.ashx?la=en&hash=8F305AE5BA1175895315810ABEF39BFC (https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/-/media/files/documents/safety-and-road-rules/older-drivers/fit-to-drive-fs-your-car--your-safety-hrv1jan-19.ashx?la=en&hash=8F305AE5BA1175895315810ABEF39BFC)

https://www.racv.com.au/content/dam/racv/images/public-policy/pdfs/roadusers/RACV-Keeping-Mobile-Brochure.pdf (https://www.racv.com.au/content/dam/racv/images/public-policy/pdfs/roadusers/RACV-Keeping-Mobile-Brochure.pdf)

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: WilSurf on March 21, 2022, 02:04:25 PM

I had one in the past, didn't like it.
But I didn't need it as i thought I would. So I removed it.

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Jeepers Creepers on March 21, 2022, 02:06:24 PM

The ones of days gone by, were a pretty decent unit.
Geez, just about every cab had one.

The big issue these days would be the quality.

No fun if ya knob falls off trying to make ewe turn.

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Pottsy on March 21, 2022, 02:37:11 PM

There are plenty of “steering wheel knobs” out there! ;D

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: plusnq on March 21, 2022, 04:24:45 PM

Quote from: Pottsy on March 21, 2022, 02:37:11 PM

There are plenty of “steering wheel knobs” out there! ;D

 ;D ;D ;D :cup: :cup: :cup:

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: alnjan on March 21, 2022, 08:30:17 PM

when the Bride did her shoulder we did the same, put the wheel knob where it felt comfortable for until she recovered.   

Title: Re: Steering wheel knobs
Post by: Mace on March 22, 2022, 09:08:49 AM

I would put it where it feels best for you to operate.

They are legal, many disabled persons usethem,however, if you incapacity is permanent then you will probably need to advise Vicroads and your insurer..

https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/13773/print?utf8=%E2%9C%93&p%5Ball%5D=0&p%5BQLD%5D=0&p%5Bfont_size%5D=regular_font (https://ilcaustralia.org.au/products/13773/print?utf8=%E2%9C%93&p%5Ball%5D=0&p%5BQLD%5D=0&p%5Bfont_size%5D=regular_font)

 :cheers: