A vehicle is capable of being driven in a plurality of forward directions, the
direction of travel being a function of the forward-facing orientation of a movable
seat or movement of the driver to a different seat. The vehicle includes a frame,
at least three wheels, a steering system, a braking system and an energy conversion
system operable with respect to at least one of the wheels and controllable through
non-mechanical control means. The vehicle has at least one movable seat connected
to the frame and at least one operator interface operably connected to at least
one of the steering system, braking system and energy conversion system that is
usable to drive the vehicle in different directions when the seat is moved. A control
cockpit for use on a vehicle controllable through non-mechanical controls includes
a panel with a passageway, a movable seat mounted on the panel with a second passageway
in communication with the first passageway, a driver interface that is movable
with respect to the seat and usable for operating the vehicle via a connector connected
at one end to the driver interface and extending through the first and second passageways.