Don't even think of doing this. This is my thought process, I have 4 options to choose from. I'm left side affected and cognitively can handle this limited amount of multitasking.
Is it warmer than 55 degrees? Not raining? Rain provides lots of tiny points of pain on bare skin.
1. Yes. Roll down the window before you start driving, I have to use my right hand to control the buttons. I then lift my left arm out the window with my right arm and shove the hand below the window ledge. This is trying to relax the spasticity of my pecs and biceps, also creates extra sensation of the wind blowing against it. If its sunny extra vitamin D and maybe even sunburn to continue the pain later.
2. Lift my right leg enough to get my left thumb under it, and try to relax the fingers enough to let them dangle. This I do a lot when driving in town.
3. Grab the steering wheel with the left hand at the 7 o'clock position and just let it relax there. This is only possible when stopped and then traveling on a straight road.
4. Grab the steering wheel at the 11 o'clock position, locking the elbow in a straight position. This is only possible on an on ramp on the interstate. I never let up on the steering knob in my right hand. This position means I can't use my right hand to reach over and turn on the turn signals.
My next purchase will be a kids steering wheel so I can practice safely. Nothing here should be considered any kind of medical endorsement, you know me I'm extremely stupid.
My husband found a piece of adaptive equipment that diverts the control for the directional to the right side of the wheel so that I don't have to reach over to turn on the blinkers. It just might help you while you are doing your crazy driving position!!
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