C-6, C-7 Quadriplegic shows how to drive with an accessible van

In this video, I show you how I can drive with my accessible van. All my modifications were done at A and J Vans in Valders, WI. The steering system I was talking about is called zero-effort steering. As I said, it makes me able to make left turns since i don't have a tricep in my right arm. I didn't tell you, but it comes with its own set of rules too. Since the power steering fluid is flowing all the time it has greater chances of clotting. So, you always have to park with your wheels straight, you can only idle 3-5 minutes, you gotta be careful how many times you turn the wheel cause theres a scary noise that goes off, and theres a special button you have to push if you have to get towed. I'm not sure which button it is, i'd have to call John Smith at Aand J Vans, lol.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Crystal Lambrecht C-6
• accessible van
• ramps
• quadraplegic
• quadraplegia
• wheelchair
• independent
• zero-effort steering
• A&j Vans
• Merrill
• WI
• Chrysler Town & Country
• Spinal cord injury

[terrance262728]

Great vid. Can u show some transfers?

[LizMarie426]

Great video! I'm c6 and will start drivers training in the next few months. This makes me feel better!

[rmpracht]

good video crystal, im a c7 and drive a van also, lots of challenges but worth it

[BoZo85PL]

Hey, that's cool that you can drive. It's on my to do list ;]

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