When climbing or descending kerbs – Always approach at right angles, with your front wheels straight on to
e kerb. Do not climb or descend kerbs higher than the manufacturer recommends. Move carefully, to avoid
u may only be moving very slowly, but
you could still injure a child.
• Disabled people on foot – they too may be unable to dodge you
problems or impaired hearing – Give them space and time
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on’t
buildings – This is where you have the advantage over car users! Not many
permarkets would welcome a car driving round their store. But bigger shops and even some quite small ones are
r hurt other shoppers or store workers. You may need to ask for help.
gain in most cases people are willing if asked properly. Don’t risk pulling down a whole display to reach the top
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ny accident. Be especially careful if you need to reverse, that your way is clear of shop fittings and people.
eeled scooters with their maneuverability and lightness of steering are more suited to shopping.
ssible, use the footpath. It is wise to avoid using roads, particularly busy ones.
emember although this is legal for all Class 3 vehicles it is not always safe or sensible to do so. You are
f other road users. The normal rules of the road apply and you must
bverse the law about:
• Giving way where cars would give way (details in the Highway Code)
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traumatic bumps – to yourself or the vehicle.
Watch out for:
• Children – They may well run in front of you without warning. Yo
• Elderly People – They may be unable to quickly move aside to let you pass. Give way to them
• People with visual
• Other motorised vehicle users – You may be doing all the right things. This does not guarantee they will
do likewise
When you need help
You may need to ask people to open doors for you. Most people are willing to help, if asked politely. D
struggle to do the impossible or even the very difficult things when there are people around who would help if
asked.
Driving inside shops and
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accessible to wheelchairs and scooters. Once inside the store it is your responsibility to drive slowly and safely
and not damage the fittings or the stock, o
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shelf. ASK FOR HE
Speed in shops and buildings – Reduce it! – It is a good idea to set the speed control to a lower level to avoi
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On the Road – Remember you are not driving a car, but a very small and slow vehicle, which is therefore more
vulnerable.
If it is po
WHEN DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE ON THE ROAD:
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responsible for your own safety and that o
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• Driving on the left side of the road. Never drive against the traffic.
• One way streets – Never drive against the traffic
• Obeying traffic lights and all other road signals and instructions
• Giving way to pedestrians on crossings.
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