Class 2 powered wheelchairs are used for short to medium length journeys. They are built for use on pavements and some can also be used indoors. They have an upper speed limit of 4 mph and you don't need a license to operate one, but you must follow the regulations for a class two wheelchair as laid out by the Highway Code.Â
Tyres
While driving your wheelchair outdoors you'll be driving on a variety of surfaces and up and down kerbs, so make sure your wheelchair has good tyres suitable for climbing kerbs. Tyre sizes vary from small, medium to large. Generally the larger the tyres the more grip they'll have on the road and wheelchairs with smaller tyres can be maneuvered more easily. There's a choice of front or rear wheel drive wheelchairs for varying stability and maneuverability.Â
Batteries and power
Your wheelchair needs energy to power it and batteries or power packs are the way to fuel your chair. Some wheelchairs need two batteries so to make sure you can always get out and about in your wheelchair you'll need two changes of batteries. There are different types of wheelchair batteries and the amount of time charging the battery will vary from one model to another. The time the battery will hold its charge will also vary. You'll need to work out how far and how long your journeys will take to make sure you buy a battery that will get you where you want to go...
Insurance
You legally don't need to have insurance but it's a good idea to take out some public liability insurance for your protection.
Personalise it!
Accessorise your wheelchair with cushions, bespoke wheels, shopping bags, drinks trays, a warm fleecy cosy, a rain cape or mac for the unexpected showers! Your local dealer will be able to provide you with a list of ways to personalize your wheelchair.Â
Check out all the different wheelchairs before you buy one, you'll find lots of information on the internet. Your local dealer will have many wheelchairs in stock for you to try and will be able to answer all your questions. Ask if you can test drive your wheelchair before you buy and take it out over different terrains to make sure you feel secure and comfortable with it. Â
Tyres
While driving your wheelchair outdoors you'll be driving on a variety of surfaces and up and down kerbs, so make sure your wheelchair has good tyres suitable for climbing kerbs. Tyre sizes vary from small, medium to large. Generally the larger the tyres the more grip they'll have on the road and wheelchairs with smaller tyres can be maneuvered more easily. There's a choice of front or rear wheel drive wheelchairs for varying stability and maneuverability.Â
Batteries and power
Your wheelchair needs energy to power it and batteries or power packs are the way to fuel your chair. Some wheelchairs need two batteries so to make sure you can always get out and about in your wheelchair you'll need two changes of batteries. There are different types of wheelchair batteries and the amount of time charging the battery will vary from one model to another. The time the battery will hold its charge will also vary. You'll need to work out how far and how long your journeys will take to make sure you buy a battery that will get you where you want to go...
Insurance
You legally don't need to have insurance but it's a good idea to take out some public liability insurance for your protection.
Personalise it!
Accessorise your wheelchair with cushions, bespoke wheels, shopping bags, drinks trays, a warm fleecy cosy, a rain cape or mac for the unexpected showers! Your local dealer will be able to provide you with a list of ways to personalize your wheelchair.Â
Check out all the different wheelchairs before you buy one, you'll find lots of information on the internet. Your local dealer will have many wheelchairs in stock for you to try and will be able to answer all your questions. Ask if you can test drive your wheelchair before you buy and take it out over different terrains to make sure you feel secure and comfortable with it. Â
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