Scooter Safety
▲ Warning
Scooter riding requires special effort on your part to ensure your safety.
Know these requirements before you ride:
Safe Riding Rules
1.Always make a pre-ride inspection (page ) and perform any needed adjustments or repairs before you ride the
scooter.
2.Many accidents involve inexperienced riders. Many states require a special scooter riding test or license. Make
sure you are qualified before you ride. NEVER lend your scooter to an inexperienced rider.
3.Many automobile/scooter accidents happen because the automobile driver does not see the motorcyclist.
Make yourself conspicuous to help avoid accidents.
-Wear bright or reflective clothing.
-Don't ride in another motorist's blind spot.
4.Obey all national and local laws and regulations.
-Excessive speed is a factor in many accidents. Obey speed limits, and NEVER travel faster than conditions safely
allow.
-Signal before you make a turn or lane change. Your size and maneuverability can surprise other motorists.
5.Don't let other motorists surprise you. Use extra caution at intersections, in parking lots, and driveways.
6.Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the floorboards while riding. A passenger should hold on to
the scooter and place feet on the passenger foot pegs.
7.Never leave scooter unattended with the engine running.
8.Moderate your speed when riding on bumpy roads. Avoid road hazards such as bumps and potholes in the road
surface. These hazards can cause loss of control and/or structural damage to the vehicle.
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