 | rad Train is the General Manager overseeing day-to-day operations of Saturn West & Saturn East for the owner Scott Davies. He joined the Wichita Saturn team in 1994 as a Sales Consultant, after 3 years he entered the Saturn Management Team. Brad is a graduate of Southeast High and Butler Community College. He and his wife Michelle have 3 children; Shelby, Andrew and Jacob. You can contact Brad at (316)219-5500, or by e-mail at bradtrain@saturnwichita.com |
Car Salespersons Are People Too
2003-10-01 11:56:00
Special needs equipment for cars
ANSWER: You shouldn't purchase or lease your car before you've consulted with a professional. Finding the appropriate match of vehicle and equipment is sometimes difficult. Customers should consider space limitations, vehicle use, family size and the type of equipment to be installed. A competent mobility equipment installer and a driver assessment professional can work together to assist you. Get an evaluation from a certified driver assessment facility. Driver evaluation programs are certified by your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. Your state may require behind-the-wheel lessons before licensing you to operate the adapted vehicle. A complete driver assessment includes evaluation of sensory motor functions, cognitive processing, general driving knowledge and on-road performance driving a modified vehicle. The final report will provide driving and vehicle modification recommendations. Contact a rehabilitation center near you for more information. You must contact your state driver's license agency to report any changes in your driving status. In most states, failure to report a change in driving status can put your driver's license in jeopardy. There are many physical conditions that can produce a potentially dangerous driving situation and affect your driver's license status. If you are unsure of these, contact your rehabilitation center for more information. When you report your condition to a driver's license agency, a medical review may be conducted, but, in many cases, driving privileges can be retained with minimal restrictions. Choose a qualified equipment installer. Shop around and ask about qualifications, warranty, service practices and capabilities. Ask for a list of references. If you travel with a wheelchair, take it when you visit the installer. Also, ask whether the manufacturer supports the product with replacement parts and liability insurance. Your state rehabilitation services agency is a good source of information about equipment installers in your area. Get the proper training in equipment use, care and maintenance. The equipment installer and/or driving evaluator should provide you with training in proper use, care and maintenance of your adaptive equipment and vehicle control system. In addition, you'll want to drive the vehicle under the supervision of a qualified driving instructor until you both feel comfortable with your skills.
