R Healthcare
Modular
User Guide
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31
August 2013 Revision E
www.rhealthcare.co.uk
Car Driver Information
Physically active wheelchair users can drive cars and store the
wheelchair in the car independently, with a lot of practice. Training at
specialist driving centres is recommended. Two door cars provide the
greatest access space. Gaining entry to the car first involves side
transfer as section 3. When carrying this manoeuvre a wheelchair
users should chose a position where there is no risk of interference
from other traffic.
The stored wheelchair requires locating not only so that the driver can
reach it, but also to remain safely secured during the journey.
With sideways folding wheelchairs the driver should pull the folded
wheelchair into the vehicle into space behind driver or passenger seat.
see figs 13 &14.
Fixed frame wheelchairs, with quickly detachable wheels can be
disassembled once the driver has transferred into the car. The parts
then being stored safely within the vehicle.
It is recommended that wheelchairs stored on the front passenger seat
are secured using the car seat belt through the frame. A wheel bag
may be useful for long journeys or for keeping dirt away from the car
seating area. When there is another able bodied passenger present,
the storing options as section 9.1 are recommended.
Figures 13 & 14.
A Sideways Folding wheelchair can be
stored behind the front seat.
