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The number one choice for hand control users in the UK. Our market leading hand control is designed for drivers who are unable to operate the foot pedals. This adaptation allows a driver to operate the brake and accelerator by hand using a push/pull single lever.
We design each hand control to suit the specific make and model of vehicle, ensuring the best possible driving experience, whatever vehicle you choose. Using high quality tubing, mirror-polished precision components and axial roller bearings, our hand controls offer the driver unrivalled smooth and responsive operation with almost no resistance. The result is a light hand control which replicates the true feeling of the pedals.
Every hand control install includes our pioneered, patented, protective guard which is designed to
protect the driver whilst maintaining aesthetics.
The hand control lever mechanically operates the vehicle pedals in an automatic vehicle to give you the same control as when driving with your feet.
Simply pull to accelerate and push to brake. Smooth acceleration is achieved by placing your thumb around the steering wheel and squeezing the handle with your fingers. To brake, simply push down on the handle using either the palm of the hand or fingertips.
When the hand control is installed, the vehicle can still be driven in the conventional way, using the pedals, and therefore it allows for multiple drivers of the same vehicle.
Hand controls are available with an integral indicator switch in the handle. When driving with hand controls, your right hand will be operating the brake/accelerator lever. Your left hand will be required for steering; therefore, you may find it difficult to operate the indicators with the vehicle’s standard indicator stalk.
NB. The indicator switch, along with a steering aid, are usually a requirement for drivers taking their driving test with hand controls.
You may hear the term multiplex or non-multiplex indicators. This refers to the vehicle’s wiring system. The indicator switch in the hand control will look identical and function in the same way however, the indicator switch is more complex to install on multiplex vehicles and therefore could be significantly more expensive and require an additional interface solution.
Many hand control users also choose to drive with a steering aid. As your right hand will be operating the brake/accelerator lever, your left hand does most the steering. A steering aid can assist with one handed steering.
Further information can be found on the Steering Aid product page.
Hinged accelerator pedals and pedal guards are designed to be used in conjunction with hand controls. Both adaptations eliminate the risk of the hand control user operating the pedals by mistake.
Further information can be found on the hinged accelerator pedal and pedal guard product pages.
Adding a hi-lo beam switch to your hand control is very often possible. Although not as commonly used as the indicator switch, for some customers having a hi-lo beam switch easily accessible from the hand control can be beneficial. This switch will mount on the hand control lever, at the bottom of the handle, to be operated by the little finger.
*Additional switches are not possible on all models of vehicle and can also vary in price significantly between models. To check availability, please contact your installer.
The hand controls are designed for each individual model of vehicle, including variations across specifications within a model. This is to ensure a smooth and safe operation and therefore a transfer would be physically unlikely to be possible due to changes across vehicles.
Even if you have two identical vehicles, the product liability insurance does not allow for a transfer of this product as it is a primary driving control and safety is paramount.
The steering column must not be adjusted once the hand controls are installed. If the steering column is adjusted, this will affect the function of the brake/accelerator and therefore could cause only partial braking or accelerating.
Where possible, the steering column adjustment will be disabled during the hand control installation but incase this has not been possible, please ensure you notify and any other drivers, service staff or valeters if leaving your vehicle in their care. Please also ensure that you check that your hand control is not slack before driving away if anyone else has driven it.
Most drivers can obtain a suitable driving position by adjusting the seat but if you require a specific column position, please discuss this with your installer before the installation takes place. Each hand control is designed to suit a specific position on the vehicle which allows for full acceleration and braking to be achieved. The installer may be able to adjust from this position to suit your preferred position during the installation but there will be some limitations. Our primary concern is always safety and therefore an installer will not be able to use a steering column position where full braking or acceleration cannot be achieved.
Hand controls for UK vehicles are primarily designed to be operated by the right hand. This is mainly due to the setup and space within the vehicle.
The pedals are positioned over to the right-hand side of the footwell therefore having the hand control on the right-hand side allows for a preferred mechanical setup to provide a smooth and responsive operation.
There is also generally more space on the right-hand side of the steering wheel as the centre console is on the left-hand side.
As the driver is using both their left hand and their right hand for driving, operating the hand control and steering, there is a requirement for both hands to be used and therefore the dominant hand should not matter as to whether it is controlling the hand control or the steering.
Occasionally a left-hand use design is possible but this would be bespoke for the user and therefore would carry a surcharge on the installation cost.
Q: Can hand controls be fitted to any vehicle or is my choice limited?
A: Jeff Gosling hand controls can be fitted to any vehicle, although we strongly recommend a conventional automatic. On the Motability scheme, we can only install hand controls to automatic vehicles. Installing hand controls on a manual vehicle is restricted as driving with a hand control whilst needing to change gear results in difficult and potentially unsafe operation of all vehicle controls at the same time.Q: Will the fitting of hand controls cause any damage to my vehicle?
A: Safety is our primary concern when we design adaptations, however we pay great attention to the integrity of the vehicle. Any cutting or drilling is kept to a minimum, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing result and minimum cost to reinstate the vehicle when adaptations are removed. If you have a Motability scheme vehicle, you will return the car with the adaptations still installed.Q: Can someone else drive the vehicle with their feet when the hand controls have been fitted?
A: Yes, we do not remove any of the original controls. However, we recommend that you make the driver aware that the adaptations have been fitted. If you have a hinged accelerator pedal installed, this will simply need flipping back down into position before driving with your feet. A pedal guard would need removing to gain access to the pedals.Q: Can I adjust my steering column after the hand controls have been fitted?
A: By adjusting the steering column you will affect the function of the brake/accelerator hand control therefore it should not be adjusted after the controls are fitted. If you have a preference to where your steering column is set, this should be discussed with your installer before the adaptations are installed. There may be some limitations to which steering column positions can be achieved with the hand control because full brakes and acceleration are a priority on setup.Q: What if I decide I want any of the additional extras adding to my hand control setup after they have been fitted?
A: It is possible fit the additional extras retrospectively, although it makes some items more expensive than if they were fitted with the original installation because your hand control will have to be partly dismantled and new parts fitted. With many adaptations being fully or partially funded on the Motability scheme when ordering prior to ‘handover’ of the vehicle, we strongly recommend you consider all options at this stage.Q: When talking about indicators, the term multiplex or non-multiplex is mentioned, what does this mean?
A: This refers to the vehicle’s wiring system and the complexities involved in wiring in the integral indicator switch. The indicator switch will look identical and function in exactly the same way.Q: What if I am unsure of which hand control setup I require?
A: If you are new to driving with hand controls and are unsure exactly what options will suit you best, there a few different options to assist you in ensuring you get the correct adaptations from static demonstration to driving assessment. Please contact us for further information on demonstrations and assessments.Q: Do I need an automatic car for hand controls?
A: An automatic car is required when driving with brake/accelerator hand controls due to the additional functions you are taking on with your hands. As you are converting the braking and accelerating to be done with your hand, you need to reduce the hand operations by removing the requirement to change gear. This is relevant even if you are comfortable still being able to operate a clutch pedal with your left leg. As you will be using your right hand on the brake and accelerator hand control, and left hand for steering, the requirement to take your hand off the wheel to change gear can leave you without control of the vehicle and therefore a hand control will always be installed on an automatic.
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