Lightweight powered wheelchairs have many luxury and utility features. There are economy models which incorporate features normally found only on the most expensive wheelchairs. If you do your research well, you can get wheelchairs that are surprisingly affordable yet highly functional.

Make sure that the power wheelchair is easy to handle. It needs to be extremely responsive. Ideally, the wheelchair should have a very small turning circle. It should be comfortable such that a user should find it a pleasure to sit in. Of course, one should also know how to use a wheelchair to their maximum benefit. Following are some tips for the safe usage of a power wheelchair.

•    First a user should make sure that he or she is absolutely comfortable.
•    One should feel relaxed in the power wheelchair before operating it.
•    When turning a corner, one should take extra care to leave sufficient space. This will make sure that a user is safe and that the rear wheels do not come across any dangerous hurdle or obstacle.
•    Make sure that enough clearance is allowed when turning sharp corners.
•    Take your time in learning how to use the wheelchair.