CMC Vehicle Conversion & Hand Controls 3

Question 1

Under NMEDA Quality Assurance Program (QAP) guidelines, how long must a conversion dealer retain installation records?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

NMEDA QAP requires dealers to retain vehicle modification records for at least 7 years to support warranty claims, audits, and liability reviews.

Question 2

Which WC18 standard specifically addresses forward-facing wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems (WTORS) in motor vehicles?

Accepted Answer

ANSI/RESNA WC-18

Answer

ANSI/RESNA WC-18 establishes performance and testing requirements for WTORS used with forward-facing wheelchairs in motor vehicles.

Question 3

A client with C5-level tetraplegia needs to steer independently. Which adaptation is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Zero-effort power steering with a tri-pin or palm grip spinner

Answer

At C5, clients typically have wrist extension but limited or no grip; zero-effort power steering combined with a tri-pin or palm grip allows steering with gross arm movement.

Question 4

What is the maximum allowable ramp slope angle per ADA guidelines for a vehicle-mounted ramp used by power wheelchair users?

Accepted Answer

1:6 (approximately 10 degrees) for attendant-assisted, 1:4 for power chairs

Answer

ADA and industry guidelines allow steeper slopes (up to 1:4) for power-assisted or power wheelchairs, while manual attendant-assisted ramps are limited to 1:6.

Question 5

A secondary accelerator control mounted on the steering column is primarily indicated when the client:

Accepted Answer

Has functional use of only one hand for steering and needs the other for another secondary control

Answer

A steering-column-mounted accelerator frees the other hand for steering wheel control or secondary tasks when the driver cannot operate a floor-mounted hand control and steer simultaneously.

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CMC Vehicle Conversion & Hand Controls 3