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Lawns are often watered and they can be very slick. Also, the water runoff from sprinklers can
make sidewalks, driveways and streets wet and slippery.
Public Streets and Roadways
DANGER
Crosswalks
DANGER
Cornering Information
Even with front and rear caster wheels, excessive speed when cornering can cause the power
wheelchair to lose control and tip over. Reduce your speed and steering angle to lessen the sharp-
ness of the turn.
Stairs and Escalators
DANGER
Do not try to use escalators, because they pose a serious danger to a power wheelchair. If an eleva-
tor is available, you may safely enter and use it to reach upper or lower floors.
Power Wheelchair Stability
Do not operate the power wheelchair in any direction while leaning forward in the chair. If an
object is to be picked up from the floor, the caster wheels must be positioned to support the chair.
Drive past the object, and then reverse so that the front casters are in the forward position. This po-
sition will provide the power wheelchair with the greatest stability for this operation. Do not lean
A public street or roadway is a very dangerous place for a power
wheelchair.
Use special caution when crossing a busy street. Obey street-
lights and proceed cautiously. Make sure traffic has stopped and
that it is safe to proceed across the street.
Never use your power wheelchair to negotiate stairs or escala-
tors.
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