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When climbing or descending kerbs
When climbing or descending kerbsWhen climbing or descending kerbs
When climbing or descending kerbs – Always approach at right angles, with your front wheels straight on to the kerb.
Do not climb or descend kerbs higher than the manufacturer recommends. Move carefully, to avoid traumatic bumps
– to yourself or the vehicle.
Watch out for
Watch out forWatch out for
Watch out for:
• Children – They may well run in front of you without warning. You may only be moving very slowly, but you
could still injure a child.
• Elderly People – They may be unable to quickly move aside to let you pass. Give way to them
• Disabled people on foot – they too may be unable to dodge you
• People with visual problems or impaired hearing – Give them space and time
• Other motorised vehicle users – You may be doing all the right things. This does not guarantee they will do
likewise
When you need help:
When you need help:When you need help:
When you need help:
You may need to ask people to open doors for you
You may need to ask people to open doors for youYou may need to ask people to open doors for you
You may need to ask people to open doors for you. Most people are willing to help, if asked politely. Don’t struggle
to do the impossible or even the very difficult things when there are people around who would help if asked.
Driving inside shops and buildings
Driving inside shops and buildingsDriving inside shops and buildings
Driving inside shops and buildings – This is where you have the advantage over car users! Not many supermarkets
would welcome a car driving round their store. But bigger shops and even some quite small ones are accessible to
wheelchairs and scooters. Once inside the store it is your responsibility
your responsibilityyour responsibility
your responsibility to drive slowly and safely and not damage the
fittings or the stock, or hurt other shoppers or store workers. You may need to ask for help. Again in most cases
people are willing if asked properly. Don’t risk pulling down a whole display to reach the top shelf. ASK FOR HELP.
Speed in shops and buildings
Speed in shops and buildingsSpeed in shops and buildings
Speed in shops and buildings – Reduce it! – It is a good idea to set the speed control to a lower level to avoid any
accident. Be especially careful if you need to reverse, that your way is clear of shop fittings and people. Three
wheeled scooters with their maneuverability and lightness of steering are more suited to shopping.
On
On On
On the Road
the Roadthe Road
the Road – Remember you are not driving a car, but a very small and slow vehicle, which is therefore more
vulnerable.
If it is possible, use the footpath
If it is possible, use the footpathIf it is possible, use the footpath
If it is possible, use the footpath. It is wise to avoid using roads, particularly busy ones.
WHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROAD
WHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROADWHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROAD
WHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROAD:
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Remember although this is legal for all Class 3 vehicles it is not always safe or sensible to do so. You are responsible
for your own safety and that of other road users. The normal rules of the road apply and you must obverse the law
about:
• Driving on the left side of the road. Never drive against the traffic.
• One way streets – Never drive against the traffic
• Giving way where cars would give way (details in the Highway Code)
• Obeying traffic lights and all other road signals and instructions
• Giving way to pedestrians on crossings.
But always remember your vehicle is not a car and is small and vulnerable – If you need to turn right across traffic, try
to get on to the footpath before the turn and then use a safe pedestrian crossing or traffic light control crossing. Only
try to turn right if you are completely sure it is safe to do so. Do not rely only on your mirror. It may give a false
impression of distance. Always give clear indication of intention to turn left or right.
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