CDE Adaptive Equipment & Vehicle Modifications

Question 1

Which adaptive device attaches to the steering wheel and allows a driver to rotate it effectively using only one hand?

Accepted Answer

Spinner knob

Answer

A spinner knob attaches to the steering wheel rim and provides a gripping point that allows the driver to rotate the wheel with one hand.

Question 2

Push-pull hand controls are designed primarily to allow a driver to:

Accepted Answer

Operate the accelerator and brake using hand movements instead of foot pedals

Answer

Push-pull hand controls substitute for foot pedals, letting drivers with lower limb impairments operate the accelerator and brake with their hands.

Question 3

A left foot accelerator is most clinically indicated for a driver who:

Accepted Answer

Has a right lower limb impairment preventing safe use of the standard right-side accelerator

Answer

A left foot accelerator is indicated when the driver cannot safely operate the standard accelerator with their right foot due to a right lower limb impairment.

Question 4

Which adaptive equipment combination is typically most appropriate for a driver with C6-level tetraplegia?

Accepted Answer

Tri-pin hand control with a steering device

Answer

At C6, the driver has wrist extension but limited hand grasp, making a tri-pin hand control and steering device appropriate to compensate for limited grip function.

Question 5

The NMEDA Quality Assurance Program (QAP) primarily ensures that:

Accepted Answer

Mobility equipment dealers meet established industry quality and safety standards

Answer

NMEDA's QAP certifies that mobility equipment dealers comply with specific quality, safety, and training requirements for installing adaptive driving equipment.

CDE - Certified Driver Evaluation Practice Test

CDE - Certified Driver Evaluation Practice Test

CDE Adaptive Equipment & Vehicle Modifications