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16.12. Appendix B - Suggested Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) And Adaptive Equipment For Drive Rehabilitation Vehicles
- AUTOMOBILES
The basic automobile utilized in driver rehabilitation may be a mid-size or full-size two-door or four-door sedan. The following specifications are suggested:
a. Carpeting, windshield washer and wipers, heater, courtesy lights, lamps and switches, clock, and all other equipment customarily furnished;
b. Automatic transmission;
c. Power-locked doors;
d. Power windows, power steering, and power brakes;
e. Electric outside mirrors;
f. Air-conditioning;
g. Tilt-adjustable steering wheel;
h. Power driver seat;
i. De-icer and defogger on the rear window;
j. Seat belts; i.e., for shoulder, chest, and lap;
k. AM-FM stereo radio; and
l. State of California emission controls on all vehicles issued in that State.
m. Suggested optional equipment includes: rear window wiper, vinyl or leather upholstery, remote keyless entry, remote starting, heavy duty battery and alternator to accommodate lift systems and a special electronic package, and free delivery (free on
board (FOB)) to destination (i.e., to the nearest dealer who prepares the automobile for driveway delivery).
2. FULL-SIZE VANS
Full-size vans require:
a. Full-size windows;
b. A V-8 engine with handling and towing package, which meet National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) specification for gross motor vehicle weight capacity;
c. Carpeting, windshield washer and wipers, heater, courtesy lights, lamps and switches, clock, and all other equipment customarily furnished;
d. Automatic transmission;
e. A sliding side or side cargo door;
f. Cruise control;
g. High-capacity air conditioning;
h. Tilt-steering wheel;
i. Power steering;
j. Power windows;
k. Power brakes;
l. Power-door locks;
m. Power-outside mirrors;
n. AM and FM stereo radio; and
o. A conversion package.
3. MINI-VANS
Mini-vans require:
a. Full-size windows;
b. A V-6 engine;
c. Carpeting, windshield washer and wipers, heater, courtesy lights, lamps and switches, clock, and all other equipment customarily furnished;
d. Automatic transmission;
e. A Sliding-side door;
f. Cruise control;
g. Three-zone climate-control air conditioning;
h. Tilt-steering wheel;
i. Power windows;
j. Power brakes;
k. Power-door locks;
l. Power-outside mirrors;
m. AM and FM stereo radio; and
n. Accommodations for a drop-floor, ramp-kneeling system which meet NHTSA gross motor vehicle weight capacity.
4. ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR AUTOMOBILES
Adaptive equipment for the vehicle to be purchased by the VA medical facility for installation may include, but is not limited to the following:
a. Hand control (reversible) with optional dimmer switch and horn button;
b. Ignition key adapter;
c. Dimmer switch on steering column;
d. Transfer bar inside (portable);
e. Steering devices (spinner knob, v-grip, tri-pin, and amputee ring);
f. Assorted safety belts;
g. Panavision rear view mirrors;
h. Parking brake extension;
i. Left-foot gas pedal;
j. Right-turn signal adapter;
k. Shift lever extension;
l. Spinner mount receivers for various assistive devices;
m. Driver training sign;
n. Slide boards-varied designs;
o. Instructor braking system;
p. Instructor rear view mirror; and
q. Instructor eye-check mirror.