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Practice in an actual location where you intend to use the wheelchair.
1
Sidewalk
• Be careful not to bump into pedestrians and
obstructions.
• Adjust your operation to suit the road surface
conditions.
Basic Operations 2
2
Up and down a level difference
• Learn how to safely maneuver up and down
a curb and know the limits.
• Stop your wheelchair before a curb, and
then proceed carefully.
3
Crosswalk
• Allow sufficient time to cross the road at a
crosswalk.
• Be careful with the curb between the road and
the sidewalk.
4
Slope
• Get the feel of riding up and down a slope.
• Restart carefully on an uphill.
5
Automatic door
• Practice at the proper stopping position.
Check the condition of the road you frequently use on wheelchair on a daily basis.
Is there a large level difference, steep slope, or rough road?
Try to travel on a route that does not pass through such dangerous locations.
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