b. Squeeze the brakes, take a small step back and carefully tilt the wheelchair
towards you. This way the front wheels lift off the ground. It goes easier
when the pusher presses the curb assistant down with one foot.
c. Release the brakes. Drive the transport chair on the rear wheels forward,
until the front wheels are above the pavement. Step forward.
d. Gently lower the front wheels on the pavement, drive a little forward and
push until the rear wheels are on the pavement as well.
e. Squeeze the brake and step onto the pavement yourself.
It is often easier to use the dropdown of the curb of the pavement (if any).
Going off the pavement safely
To go down a curb from the pavement (Figure 51):
a. Look carefully ahead to choose the smoothest route possible.
b. Carefully approach curbs, height differences or uneven terrain.
c. When going down a curb, the pusher turns the wheelchair and slowly drives
backwards off the curb.
d. This way, the person who sits leans against the backrest when the move is
done.
Figure 50:
Going up a curb onto a pavement.
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Figure 51:
Getting off the pavement backwards.