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2. SAFETY
2.1 Before Driving
2.1.1 The user must be familiar with the use and operation of this wheelchair before
driving.
2.1.2 Therefore, please always keep these safety guidelines in mind.
2.2 Traffic Rules
2.2.1 Pedestrian traffic rules apply to this wheelchair. Please be safe.
2.2.2 Drive only on pedestrian areas such as the sidewalk. Never drive the
wheelchair on the highway.
2.2.3 Be aware of other vehicles when crossing all roads.
2.2.4 Be extremely cautious when driving your wheelchair in heavy traffic or the
shopping mall.
2.2.5 DO NOT drive your wheelchair when you feel tired or consume alcohol.
2.2.6 Please do not drive your wheelchair at night.
2.2.7 Please follow pedestrian traffic lights.
2.3 Practice Driving
2.3.1 Before you are familiar with the operation of your wheelchair please practice in
a wide and open area, like a park.
2.3.2 To avoid falling off your wheelchair please practice all kinds of driving motions,
such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing and going up and down
ramps.
2.3.3 Please set the speed to medium when you first start practicing.
2.3.4 Be safe. Make sure someone accompanies you incase you need assistance.
2.3.5 Be sure you are able to control and operate your wheelchair easily and
confidently before you move the speed higher.
2.4 No Passengers
KARMA wheelchair is limited to one driver. Do not carry passengers (including
children) on your wheelchair.
2.5 No Hauling Heavy Goods
Do not use this wheelchair to carry or haul heavy goods. The maximum weight that
