With the nation's population aging rapidly and disabled people leading more active lives, Japanese automakers have turned much of their attention to introducing specially designed "welfare vehicles" in recent years.
Elderly and physically disabled people traveling as passengers in these vehicles appear to be satisfied with their design.
But automakers, along with the government, have a long way to go before they can meet the needs of disabled drivers.
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