Driving Controls
Struggling to use the pedals? Driving controls fitted near you in Hemel Hempstead.
If your feet, hands or strength no longer let you drive the way you used to, this doesn't have to mean giving up the wheel. We fit and calibrate everything from a single hand control to a full electronic driving system — around you, not a standard setup.
Which situation sounds like yours?
Start with what's actually happening — we'll point you to the right control.
“I can no longer manage the pedals at all.”
Full hand-operated acceleration and braking — from a simple push-pull lever to a complete electronic system like Joysteer or Paravan SpaceDrive.
See electronic driving systems →“My grip or finger strength is getting weaker.”
GuidoSimplex and HandyTech accelerator rings and levers, designed to work with reduced hand function rather than fight against it.
See hand controls →“I only need help with one side — indicators, horn, wipers.”
Secondary control panels bring everything to one hand, so you're never reaching across the wheel.
See secondary controls →Why SDL
Fitted and calibrated in-house — not sold off a shelf.
Every driving control we fit is set up around your exact grip, reach and strength at your assessment here in Hemel Hempstead — not a generic factory setting. If your needs change, we recalibrate rather than start again.
We're an official installer for the manufacturers behind these systems, not just a reseller. Our team has been installing driving controls and customisations for over four decades
Driving control options
A starting point, not the full technical spec — every option below is fitted and calibrated to you at assessment.
MotabilityParavan
Electric Gear Selector
Change gear effortlessly with the push-button Electric Gear Selector.
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MotabilityBever, Lodgesons and Guidosimplex
Infra-Red Secondary Controls
Operate indicators, lights, horn and wipers from a single switch pad — without taking a hand off the wheel. We fit infra-red secondary controls from Bever, Lodgesons and GuidoSimplex.
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MotabilityBrig-Ayd / Cowal
Twin Flip Up Accelerator
A second accelerator pedal on the left of the brake, so you can drive an automatic with your left foot. Press either pedal and the other folds safely up out of the way.
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MotabilityJoysteer
Joysteer 3.0 Electronic Driving System
Drive-by-wire joystick control, fully customised to your grip and strength.
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MotabilityParavan
SpaceDrive Electronic Driving System
Drive-by-wire steering, brake and throttle control, fully configured to your movement and strength.
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MotabilityGuidosimplex
GuidoSimplex Electronic Accelerators
Electronic accelerator rings and brake levers that let you accelerate and brake by hand, keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
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MotabilityGuidosimplex
Guidosimplex All-in-one Accelerator and brake
The GuidoSimplex 2015A gives fluid, dynamic control of the accelerator, brake, handbrake and horn from a single hand-operated lever — with virtually no driver fatigue.
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MotabilityHandytech
Handytech Accelerator rings and brake
Hand-operated over-ring and under-ring acceleration paired with a forward-push vertical brake.
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MotabilityBever
Bever Brake and Gas Systems
Bever brake and accelerator systems — from a simple hand lever to fully electronic, zero-effort SmartBrake and SmartGas control, fitted and calibrated to you.
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MotabilitySDL
Power Steering Lightening
An SDL modification to your existing steering rack or column that reduces the effort needed to turn the wheel — set to your strength, from moderate to feather-light.
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MotabilityBrig-Ayd / Jeff Gosling / Cowal
Push Pull Hand Controls
One hand lever below the steering wheel replaces the brake and accelerator pedals. Mechanical, low-maintenance and Motability available.
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MotabilitySDL
Push Button Ignition and Start
Two button switches and a key pot replace the need to insert and turn an ignition key, so you can start your car without struggling.
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SDL
Radial Hand Controls
A single under-wheel lever that works both pedals by hand — lighter and more relaxing to use than a push-pull control.
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Feeny & Johnson
Feeny & Johnson Pull–Pull Hand Controls
Vacuum-assisted twin-lever hand controls for drivers with limited hand or arm strength, offering light finger operation of the brake and accelerator.
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MotabilityKivi
Kivi Accelerator Rings and Push Brakes
Kivi accelerator rings and push brake hand controls for drivers who need accelerator and braking controls moved from the pedals to the steering wheel area.
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Customer Story · Driving Controls
A fifth WAV, built around Alison: Volkswagen Caravelle conversion
“Artist, presenter and speaker Alison Lapper MBE took delivery of her fifth wheelchair accessible vehicle from Steering Developments — a Volkswagen Caravelle adapted with a Joysteer system, custom shoulder steer and full electronic controls so she can keep driving independently.”
Alison Lapper MBE · Joysteer · Hemel Hempstead
Read Alison's StoryCommon questions
Do you fit driving controls outside Hertfordshire?
Our workshop is in Hemel Hempstead and we regularly fit and service vehicles across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and North London — get in touch to check coverage for your area.
How do I know which control is right for me?
It depends on your grip, strength and range of movement — that's exactly what your assessment is for. Use the situations above as a starting point, then we'll confirm what actually fits at your appointment.
Are driving controls available on the Motability Scheme?
Many are — look for the Motability badge on each product, or ask us directly. If you've been referred by Motability, your adaptation is arranged through your assessment.
Can I trial a control before committing?
We'll talk you through what's realistic at your consultation — for most electronic systems we can arrange a demonstration before you decide.
Already referred by Motability?
Here's exactly what happens next and how to reach us fast.
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