Ramps, Inclines, Corners and Dips
• Neverusefullpowerwhenturningcornersorwhenonslopes
• Avoiderraticturnsordrivinginan“S”pattern,takewideturns
and reduce speed in tight corners – to prevent tipping or falls
• Donotdriveonslopesgreaterthan12degrees
• Exercisecautionanduselowerspeedsettingswhenascending
or descending slopes
• Neverplaceyourscooterinneutralwhenstoppingonaslope
• Donotdrivethescooterside-waysordiagonallyacrossan
incline
Avoid slippery inclines (wet leaves and/or grass, snow and
ice covered surfaces, etc.), they could be potentially
dangerous
• Exercisegreatcautionanduselowspeedsforridingdownhill,
reversing, curb climbing and over uneven surfaces
• Exercisecommonsensewhennegotiatingcorners,inclinesand
driving the scooter
When driving up an incline, the centre of gravity shifts, it is best to
lean forward to improve the stability of the scooter. While driving
up an incline, if the speed control lever is released, the scooter will
rollbackapproximately12”(30.5cm).Beforethebrakeengages,
the same results will occur if travelling in reverse down an incline.