DRIVERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO USE HAND CONTROLS – CHALLENGES FOR SERBIAN SOCIETY

Abstract

This study aims to identify the barriers of drivers with disabilities who usehand controls based on research of their experiences in Serbia. After identifyingthe barriers, we proposed recommendations based on best worldpractices and the real needs of drivers. The barriers are divided into twogroups: before and during the driving experience. Within the first group,problems related to country support and training in driving schools are identified.The second group of problems is vehicle adaptations and everydayparticipation in traffic. For each barrier, we proposed recommendationsbased on the best practice and real needs of DwD. The expected effectsof these recommendations are an increase in the number of drivers withdisabilities who use hand controls and their mobility and road safety. Also,the proposed measures may have a good effect in countries and regionswith a similar inclusion level as Serbia.