Staying Alert While Boarding A Motor Scooter Access Ramp

Accessible Streets and Roads Aren't The Only Place You Need to Stay Alert

We can't deny the fact that handicap access ramp accidents happen. The reasons behind ramp accidents aren't always the cause of insufficient ramp width and height as you might expect. But failing to stay alert while using one is almost always one of the causes of ramp accidents. Since we certainly don't want you to find yourself in an scooter or wheelchair ramp accident, we offer the following advice for staying alert while boarding access wheelchair ramps.

First things first, get a good night's sleep prior to operating your personal scooter, and build- design- or construct your day around your internal body clock. Everyone isn't a night owl, nor are they early birds like construction workers. In fact most of us are more alert at different times of the day. By operating your scooter at a time that you're most alert, you can minimize your chances of a accident on an accessbility wheelchair ramp.

If you find yourself getting drowsy while accessing a scooter ramp, pull the scooter aside, get up, and if able walk around for 10-15 minutes. Get some water, stretch, and do whatever brings you back to an alert state.

If you suffer from an imbalanced blood-sugar level, be sure that you eat healthy meals according your prescribed diet. When blood-sugar is low, it can produce effects that are similar to being drunk. You may feel dizzy and weak - and you may make improper driving decisions. Take any prescribed medication to help maintain an even blood-level before operating your scooter. If the medication causes drowsiness however, plan to travel at a time when the effects of the medication wears off.

Of course you don't want to go anywhere near alcohol, but if your diet permits it, you can drink stimulating liquids such as coffee, tea, or soda.

In an emergency situation - where you find yourself too tired to adequately access ramps, pull over next to the building you're near (away from the ramp) and see if you can call a friend to arrange alternative transportation. Go home to nap. Yawning, a nodding head, eyestrain, or a wandering mind do not contribute to the aware state that a disabled scooter driver needs to properly maneuver an accessiblity ramp.

About The Author:
Nicole Miller is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.dependable-mobility-scooter.com.

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