F3 Corpus
4.2.5.3
Driving on side slopes
Always exercise great caution when driving over side slopes.
Avoid sudden evasive manoeuvres and never drive so fast that you
are unable to control the wheelchair safely and without risk.
WARNING!
Risk of tipping on uneven surfaces
Take great care when driving on side slopes with an uneven surface (e.g.
grass, gravel, sand and snow).
WARNING!
Risk of tipping on steep slopes
Do not drive the wheelchair on side slopes steeper than . There is a risk of
tipping over.
Because a raised seat lift, seat tilt and/or back angle changes the centre of
gravity and increases the risk of tipping, only use these seat functions on flat
surfaces and always drive with great caution and at low speed.
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Figure 156. Driving on side slopes.