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#1 jon-phillips

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Posted 01 May 2006 - 09:31 AM

Hi,
I’m a student form Cardiff in South Wales, for my final project I was looking at accelerator and brake controls for Disabled people, looking at the way the car is driven and generally interact with the vehicle. I feel this is an important market and must not be forgotten.

If you could take the time to fill out the questionnaire below it would be much appreciated.

Copy and delete the answers as necessary.

Any comments or views you wish to share, any information would be greatly appreciated.

MANY THANKS

Jon
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Are you paraplegic or do you have an upper body disability?

Paraplegic
Upper Body


What transportation do you most frequently use?

Self drive
Train
Bus
Passenger car/ Taxi
Other


If self drive is you car modified for disability?

Yes
No


Are you the sole driver?

Yes
No


Does the modification allow for non disabled drivers?

Yes
No


How much would you paid for a conversion?

£50 - £200
£201 - £500
£501 - £1000
£1001- £2000
£2001 -£3000
£3000+


What type of modification do you have?

Wheel knob
Swing seat
Accelerator adaptation
Brake adaptation
Accelerator and Brake Adaptations
Hand Brake Adoptions
Pedal Adoptions

Other adaptations _____________________________________





Cost of modification

£50 - £200
£201 - £500
£501 - £1000
£1001- £2000
£2001 -£3000
£3000+


Is the modification system universal or specific to your can?

Universal (can be used in any car)

Specific (specially fitted to your car)




Was it fitted by a specialist?
Yes
No


Would you purchase a system that could be fitted by a non specialist?

Yes
No



What problems have you experienced with your modification?






How often do upgrade you modifications?

6 – 12 months
1 – 2 yrs
3 – 4 yrs
5+ yrs


What is the main factor in purchasing your modification?1 being the most 5 the least important
….Cost
...Safety
….Usability
….Aesthetics (appearance)
….De-modification end of life



Would you purchase a detachable self fitted temporary modification costing less than 300?


Yes
No




[b]What advantages do you think a detachable modification will offer?

Edited by jon-phillips, 01 May 2006 - 12:39 PM.





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