: The user must sit in the middle or rear of the van; they cannot drive from the chair or sit in the front passenger seat [9, 32]. 2. Select Your Ramp Type

: These slide into a compartment under the floor. They offer a cleaner interior look and unobstructed entry for people who are walking [10, 24].

: Allows the user to ride in the front passenger seat or drive directly from their chair [32]. It also leaves rear cargo space intact [9].

: Measure from the floor to the top of the user's head to ensure they won't have to duck [10, 34].

: These rest against the side door when not in use. They are common and easier to manually deploy if the power fails [10].

: Check the widest point of the chair against the ramp and door opening [34].

: Can be parked in any standard parking space because the ramp deploys out the back [8, 9]. It often has higher door clearance [11].

One of the first decisions is how the wheelchair user will enter the vehicle. This affects where you can park and how many passengers you can carry. : The most popular option [8, 9].