MaryLovesPoohBear
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- Sep 27, 2014
handle bar no gas or brake if fact there are no brakes on any ECV. any possibility of taking her out for a store visit where she could try one? just an ideaYes! LOL. She threw out the possibility of joining us during our November trip so she wouldn't have a chance at a 'practice run' since she's in assisted living and just uses a cane or walker there, which makes me that much more unsure. You use your feet for the gas and brake correct? Or are they on the handlebar?
Most people think ECVs don’t have any brakes because there is no brake to apply like in a car.handle bar no gas or brake if fact there are no brakes on any ECV. any possibility of taking her out for a store visit where she could try one? just an idea
when I have had to use an ECV I can not count how many times I have been asked where is the brake lever. they can not believe there is no brake leverMost people think ECVs don’t have any brakes because there is no brake to apply like in a car.
ECVs actually do have brakes and they are automatic. When the driver is applying power by activating the throttle, the brakes are off. As soon as the throttle is not activated, no power is being sent to the motor and the brakes are automatically on.
That doesn’t mean it stops quickly though - a lot depends on the speed the person is going, their reaction time and whether they actually let up on the throttle or are spending time trying to find a brake.
sometimes I think they would be better off putting a fake brake lever.when I have had to use an ECV I can not count how many times I have been asked where is the brake lever. they can not believe there is no brake lever
I am talking about people near me not using one. they complain that ECVs should not be allowed because they don't have a brake handle lever or pedalsometimes I think they would be better off putting a fake brake lever.
It wouldn’t have to do anything, but people would ‘activate’ the ‘brake’ and feel better.
Sorry you have to hear the complaints.I am talking about people near me not using one. they complain that ECVs should not be allowed because they don't have a brake handle lever or pedal
from what I have found they don't care about how they work just that they cant see any brake and cant stop if they step right in front of youSorry you have to hear the complaints.
That’s because they don’t understand (or maybe don’t care to know) that ECVs actually do have brakes.
what is the likelihood that Mom will be able to successfully use an ECV without taking people out that are in her path along the way? Mom thinks 'its no big deal' while I'm not as confident (a manual wheelchair isn't an option, at all).
I think that's a very good decision. I rented in ECV at Disney World several years ago due to a foot problem. At the time I was in my 40s , so it was quite easy for me to maneuver. What really surprised me was how many people stepped in front of me all day long every day without any warning at all. It took all my concentration all day every day to watch for people foolishly stepping out in front of me as if I wasn't there. It was scary! I can't imagine trying to do this if I was in my late 80s. Excellent reflexes and concentration are needed when maneuvering the crowds at Disney World. For someone of that age who hasn't driven a car before it would be pretty much impossible.Thank you all - we decided a cruise is probably a much better idea and although cruise ships are quite large, it wont be as crowded and hopefully she'll be able to get around without the use of an ECV or walker.