No more blown-out left shoulders from having to reach over to grab the wheel all day! Introducing the SafeDrive Postal Steering Stick, a design based on feedback from dozens of mail carriers. A simple to use and effective way to steer the car from the passenger's side, commonly known as RHD or Right Hand Drive. You can even make complete left and right turns, just don't forget to hand signal!
Our new model is improved with a much easier way to connect and disconnect from the steering wheel. With the simple push of a button, the stick disconnects from the attach point on the steering wheel and pops right back on when needed. The ball handle makes a convenient grip and the flexible hinge-joint allows you to position your passengers seat forward or backward for greatest driving comfort. It is made with lightweight aluminum alloy to minimize fatigue during a long day.
The system comes complete with full-color instructions, the 22 inch long steering stick, a 9 inch extension (if you prefer to drive with your right hand or have a wide cab), the steering wheel clamp attachment, two sets of screws for various thicknesses of steering wheels, rubber spacers for added grip, and an allen wrench. There's nothing else you need for installation. Just put the attachment on the lower part of your steering wheel, tighten the two screws with the allen wrench, pop on the stick and you're good to go.
After training for a short time (it took us about 15 minutes), you could easily drive the car from mailbox to mailbox. Turns do take a little more practice to get used to and using two hands on the stick was the trick. We sure had fun watching the reaction on people's faces as we drove by!
Please check with your postmaster or local manager for approval.
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Customer Reviews
I sent this product back for a refund for 3 reasons: (1) the steering wheel clamp was quite heavy and seemed like it'd be quite the wrestling match all day way out at the end of the stick plus extension; (2) I live in northern PA in a rural area, so using a stick like this didn't seem like a safe long term solution for me once the winter hits and I'm on mud, slush & snow covered narrow dirt roads with pot holes, deep ditches, steep hills & oncoming traffic; and (3) I built and installed a steering wheel assembly on the passenger side, already, within the 30-day return window for this steering stick. Also, I did not like how big the ball was that you use in your hand. I thought about keeping it as a backup (in case my custom steering system ever failed), but with the way I designed it failure seems highly unlikely (and I maintained a steering wheel on the driver side in my design, so I can always reach across in an emergency, anyway). To be fair, I never installed or used the product, so I have no idea how I may have actually felt about it in the end (which is why I gave it 3 stars, no more, no less). Nonetheless, after finding so much to hate about the gas and brake pedal system I also bought here, I think I made the right choice in sending it back.
SafeDrive Postal Steering Stick
I am a rural mail carrier. I bought the steering stick for my mail vehicle instead of all the congestion with another wheel and belt etc. It works well and i love having th extra usable space. Plus, i didn't have to tear as much out of the veicle so it looks more put together. It is also really nice to be able to quick release the stick and drive from the original drivers seat for family use! I really need another extension piece though because i still have to lean a little to make the turning motions and get sore from the overextended action. I can't see where it is an option to purcase an extra extension. I would recommend this product.
I didn’t want to fully convert my van, I still use it as my every day driver too, so I didn’t want a steering wheel on the right side. So I got the pedals and a steering stick. It works amazing! Takes some getting used to, but is the best option for not fully converting! My husband also had no problem installing it!
It really helps to deliver mail. I have showed everyone in the post office and would highly recommend it!