Drive from Wheelchair & Joystick

Limitless mobility options

High-level technology for complex physical requirements

Stay In Your Chair

Specialised driving is now possible for those who cannot transfer from their wheelchair to a standard car seat. High level technology bridges the gap for quadriplegic and high level spinal injury clients in Adelaide. This allows you to operate a vehicle with the same ease and intuition as a power wheelchair.

High-level Technical Mastery

Mark hires the Total Ability High Level modified van from New South Wales several times a year to support South Australian drivers. This vehicle allows you to drive your power wheelchair directly into the driver position.

The process begins with a scoping session with Total Ability High Level Specialist to determine if owning, maintaining and driving a high-level modified vehicle is a genuine reality for you.

Next step is a technical consultation session or sessions to determine the exact technical requirements for you success. We also go on-road to establish your capacity to become a safe driver and get your licence.

This might be a licence for the first time as a learner driver or return to licence after a life changing injury. Owning and driving your own high level modified vehicle is not an easy journey but we are here to help every step of the way.

A Partnership For Independence

When you have lost significant mobility, the forest of life can feel very small. You may have been told by others that driving is impossible because you cannot use your limbs in a traditional way.

However, Mark Fraser provides the engineering background required to manage complex electronic systems that enable you to drive from your wheelchair. He is currently the only operator in South Australia with the professional background to facilitate these specialised trials.

Joystick Steering

Complete vehicle control with a single hand for those with reduced arm strength or maybe no arms at all.
Driving with foot operated joystick is a reality for several Australian drivers.

Voice Command

You can operate wipers, washers, and indicators through spoken word without need to reach these controls or removing your hands from the steering controls.

Power Wheelchair Access

Drive directly from your primary mobility device without the need for difficult or dangerous transfers.

Hundreds Of Driving Options

The Total Ability Vehicle offers hundreds of different driving options catering for drivers who thought driving would be impossible

High Level Tech Coordination

Mark manages the technical relationship with equipment suppliers to ensure your specialised van is correctly configured for your chair. We provide the high level data required by medical professionals to approve complex electronic steering and voice command systems. We handle the technical details of the forest so you can focus on mastering your new mobility technology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drive if I have very limited arm strength?

A: Precision joystick solutions. Quadriplegia often involves partial use of arms or hands. If your hands can rest on a desk or armrest, you may have enough dexterity to operate a joystick steering system. This technology allows you to control the vehicle with minimal physical movement.

A: Scheduled local trials. Because high level modified vehicles are extremely specialised, we bring the van from interstate several times a year. This ensures South Australian drivers have access to cutting edge mobility without interstate travel. We recommend booking your scoping session early to align with the van arrival dates.

A: Commercial quality standards. Voice command systems in these specialised vehicles are designed for high reliability. They allow you to manage indicators, lights, and wipers through spoken word while your hands remain focused on steering. This integration is a key component of safe, high level independence.

A: The scoping session. We begin by assessing your physical capacity and discussing your mobility goals. We help you understand the long term planning required to secure equipment and funding in Adelaide. This pre-planning ensures you are ready to make the most of the van when it arrives in the state.