What is the function of an anti-tipping device on a wheelchair?

• A. Used to prevent wheelchair and patient from falling backwards
• B. Used to prevent tipping forward
• C. Used to adjust seat depth
• D. Used to slow wheel rotation

Answer: (A)

The anti-tipping device is a safety feature that prevents the wheelchair and the user from tipping backward. Placed on the rear of the chair, these devices engage if the chair tilts toward the back, helping keep both the chair and occupant upright when the user leans back or when navigating slopes or uneven ground. They don’t affect seat depth, nor do they slow wheel rotation, and they’re not designed to prevent tipping forward.