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1.5.12. Parking Lots
● Do not travel directly behind or in front of automobiles in parking lots. Drivers
may not be able to see you if you are directly behind or in front of their automo-
biles.
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● Do not travel between automobiles in parking lots. Otherwise, you could dam-
age the automobiles or be injured when an automobile starts moving.
1.5.13. Using Public and Private Transportation
● When using public transportation, check to ensure that wheelchair use is al-
lowed beforehand. In addition, follow the rules and instructions when boarding
the vehicle.
● When using a private automobile, it is recommended to move to a fixed seat in
the vehicle and use the three-point safety belt. See Appendix A.
● When getting on/off a lift vehicle, always have an assistant accompany you to
ensure safety.
● When operating at a train station, always
have an assistant accompany you, stop the
wheelchair on the train station platform so
that it is parallel to the railroad tracks, and
be sure to apply the parking brakes. Some
train station platforms are positioned at a
slight angle to the railroad tracks. In some
cases, you could fall onto the tracks and be
injured.
● When getting on/off a bus or train, always have an assistant accompany you to
ensure safety.
● Whenever you get off a bus, a taxi, or a train, be sure that the safety wheels on
the anti-tip device are in the correct position before getting in the wheelchair.
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