Steering column, collapsible

Many hand controls are attached to the steering column. Hand-controls either clamp to the steering column or are attached to a bracket which is bolted to the steering column or dash, typically where the steering column bolts to the dash. Installation of the hand-controls should not interfere with driver safety features (e.g., air bags, collapsible steering columns). The push rods of the hand-control either clamp directly to the pedals or the levers connected to them. 

Inside the vehicle, manufacturers have, for example, padded instrument panels and removed all sharp surfaces, and have installed breakaway rear vision mirrors, collapsible steering columns, inertia reel seat belts, and airbags. 

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