Safe wheelchair transportation requires the wheelchair and the occupant to be managed as separate parts of the vehicle safety system. The wheelchair must be appropriately secured to the vehicle, and the passenger must use the appropriate occupant restraint. Should a wheelchair passenger transfer to a vehicle seat? Where a safe and practical transfer is appropriate […]
Read moreTo secure a wheelchair in a vehicle, use a suitable wheelchair tiedown or docking system to secure the wheelchair, then apply the appropriate occupant restraint to the person seated in the wheelchair. Wheelchair securement and occupant restraint are two separate safety functions within a WTORS. Learn what WTORS means or use the Five-Check Wheelchair Securement […]
Read moreWheelchair docking systems and four-point tiedowns are two different methods of securing a wheelchair to a motor vehicle. A four-point system uses four separate connections between the wheelchair and vehicle. A docking system secures a compatible wheelchair through a dedicated mechanical interface. Neither method by itself replaces the need for the appropriate occupant restraint. What […]
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