You Are an Occupational Therapist with Advanced Training in Driving

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Multiple Choice

You are an occupational therapist with advanced training in driving evaluation.You are working with a client with paraplegia.After completion of a thorough predriving assessment,you determine that your client can safely drive with appropriate vehicle modifications.Which of the following are appropriate modifications for the individual with paraplegia?

• A) Left foot accelerator, spinner knob
• B) Hand controls for accelerator and brake, hand-operated parking brake
• C) Pedal extensions
• D) High-technology electronic controls and power equipment

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Definitions:

Twin Countershaft Transmission

A twin countershaft transmission is a type of gearbox found in heavy-duty vehicles, featuring two parallel shafts that allow for more efficient torque distribution and gear ratios.

Input Shaft

The shaft that transfers power from an external source (like an engine) into a gearbox or transmission to be distributed to the machinery.

Shift Bar Housing

The manifold on top of a standard transmission that houses the shift rails, usually three, to which shift yokes are connected; the shift tower assembly mounts on top of the shift bar housing. Also known as shift rail housing.

Range Shifts

Actions or processes involving the change of gear ranges in transmissions, allowing vehicles to operate efficiently across different speeds and terrains.