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How to get onto a Dragoman truck
Ensure that the truck is stationary. Open the passenger door using the
door handle on the exterior surface of the door, taking every precaution
that you do not clout yourself in the face with it (note:- the driver's
doors are never to be used without the permission of the crew). Grasp
firmly the hand holds inside the truck and place one foot onto the bottom
step, provided. With a gentle push from the foot still on the ground,
and a pull with your hands, raise yourself off the floor. Now move your
free foot to the same step that your other foot is on. Repeat the foot
raising, pulling, with your feet going to the second step. Now the final
phase, move one foot up and into the truck proper, with the assistance
of your hands, haul yourself into the truck. Place both of your feet
beside eachother inside the truck, and release the hand holds.
Congratulations, you have just successfully negotiated safely entering the truck.
How to get out of a Dragoman truck
Ensure that the truck is stationary. Open the passenger door, using
the door handle on the interior surface of the door. Turn around so
that your back is facing the open door. Grasp firmly the hand holds
attached to the inside surface of the truck next to the door opening.
Take your weight on one leg and gently bend that knee. Feel, with the
other foot (the one not taking your weight) behind and below you for
the top step. Put that foot onto the top step. Slowly transfer your
weight to the lower of your feet (the one on the outside step) and then
move your higher foot down to the same step as your lower one. Repeat
this action, to attain the lower of the two steps. Now the exciting
bit, while supporting your weight on one foot, and keeping your balance
with the assistance of your hands on the interior hand holds, lower
the other foot (the one not supporting your weight) to the ground. Gradually
transfer your weight to the foot on the ground. Once there, move your
higher foot to the ground, placing it next to your other foot, and release
the hand holds.
Congratulations, you have just safely exited the truck.