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5.2.3 The correct way to overcome obstacles
Ascending
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Approach the obstacle or the kerb slowly, head-on and at a right angle.
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Depending on the wheel drive type, stop in one of the following positions:
- In the case of centrally driven wheelchairs: 5 - 10 cm before the obstacle.
- For all other drives: approx. 30 - 50 cm in front of the obstacle.
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Check the position of the front wheels. They must be in driving direction
and at right angles to the obstacle.
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Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until the rear wheels have
also passed over the obstacle.
Right
Wrong
Descending
The approach to descend an obstacle is the same as to ascend it with the
difference that you need not stop before descending.
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Descend the obstacle very slowly.
