The physical challenges associated with being short statured must be addressed before one can operate a vehicle. Access to the pedals is a concern for many short people. The use of pedal extenders is an option for adjusting foot support on the pedals, but it is not the only, or first, step to take when driving with modifications.
Topics: short stature, adaptive driving, Pedal Extenders
Driving with short stature can be a challenge, especially since cars tend to be designed for a certain average range of height. This can be a compounding issue the shorter you are, and can at times seem like an insurmountable obstacle to driving safely.
Fortunately, there are vehicle modifications to accommodate drivers of any height.
Topics: Safe driving, driver rehab, driving evaluations, medical driving, short stature