Wheel Chairs
Following to Close
Smith System
100
45 Degree
What is the angle the mobility aid straps at most effective .
100
Five Second Rule
What is space between you and the vehicle ahead
100
Make sure they see you
What is Horns, Turn Signals Headlights, Emergency Flashers Brake Lights
200
When loading, before securing or onan incline
What is engage the wheelchair brakes
200
15 to 20 feet
What is the distance when you are stoped behind another vehicle
200
Get the Big Picture
What is Repeat pattern eye movement every five to eight seconds
300
Forward Facing
What is the position all wheel chair are to be placed
300
3 to 5 miles per hr
What is the speed you should take a turn
300
Aim High in Steering
What is :At highway speeds you should be able to see a 1/4 mile or more ahead
400
3/4 of a second
What is the perception time for an alert driver
400
Defensive Driving
What is driving in a manner that you are able to avoid a collision in spite of adverse conditions or the incorrect action of other drivers
400
Leave yourself an out
What is traffic tends to move in clusters or pack -
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