[header] How to get on and off an escalator [title] Know when to take the elevator instead. [step] If you are using a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair, it's not safe for you to ride an escalator. Similarly, if you have a lot of rolling luggage or have a wheeled stroller, don't use an escalator.
[header] How to get on and off an escalator [title] Know when to take the elevator instead. [step] If you are using a cane, a walker, or a wheelchair, it's not safe for you to ride an escalator. Similarly, if you have a lot of rolling luggage or have a wheeled stroller, don't use an escalator.
If your luggage or stroller overbalances, they will fall over and roll. This could injure any children in the stroller and injure the passengers behind you. [substeps] If it's safely for you to lift the things, do so instead of using a wheelchair. [title] Check whether the escalator has a " go first " option. The last thing you want is for someone to steal it and fall off the escalator. [substeps] Make sure that you have all the luggage in your backpack. Not only will your wobbly board cartwheel you off the platform, but you'll lose your balance and fall. [substeps] Not only will you be halfway down the escalator, but you'll have a dangerously low platform to fit onto.