Transportation

Question 1

ADA bus regulations (3)

Answer 1

1. regular maintenance checks
2. buses that malfunction removed from service before the next day and repaired
3. anyone can use the equipment if requested

Question 2

Elevator maintenance is the most significant in transit. (T or F)

Answer 2

True

Question 3

ADA formal avenues of enforcement (2)

Answer 3

1. filing complaints against transit agencies
2. filing of lawsuits

Question 4

What percent of personal use wheelchair vans are side-entry?

Answer 4

75%

Question 5

pros of side-entry vans (3)

Answer 5

1. ability to drive from wheelchair
2. enter curbside
3. more storage space

Question 6

cons of side-entry vans (2)

Answer 6

1. requires handicap parking space
2. some driveways not wide enough

Question 7

pros of rear-entry vans (4)

Answer 7

1. no extra room needed for ramp (parked)
2. side doors blocked by other cars
3. middle seats mounted next to wheelchair
4. more room for long wheelchairs

Question 8

cons of rear-entry vans (2)

Answer 8

1. cannot enter/ leave when traffic
2. inability to drive from wheelchair

Question 9

In side-entry vans, how much is the floor lowered?

Answer 9

8-12 inches

Question 10

Fold-up ramps present a lower ramp angle than in-floor ramps. (T or F)

Answer 10

True

Question 11

In-floor ramps are only available for rear-entry vans. (T or F)

Answer 11

False (side-entry)

Question 12

Why is a mono-arm lift preferable for private transport?

Answer 12

It fits in smaller vehicles.