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(2) Practice in an actual location where you intend to use the wheelchair.
Sidewalk
• Be careful not to bump into pedestrians and obstruc-
tions.
• Adjust your operation to suit the road surface condi-
tions.
Basic Operations 2
Upanddownaleveldierence
• Learn how to safely maneuver up and down small
curbs and know the limits.
• Stop your wheelchair before a curb, and then proceed
carefully.
Crosswalk
• Allow sucient time to cross the road at a crosswalk.
• Be careful with the curb between the road and the
sidewalk.
Slope
• Get the feel of riding up and down a slope.
• Restart carefully on an uphill.
Automatic door
• Practice at the proper stopping position.
Check the condition of the road you frequently use on wheelchair on a daily basis.
Is there a large level dierence, steep slope, or rough road?
Try to travel on a route that does not pass through such dangerous locations.
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