| Ready to ride an electric scooter? Perhaps you've | | | | an accident. |
| already tried it and are ready to buy one. Or maybe | | | | Follow prevailing scooter laws. If you don't know what |
| you've never ridden one but have received an electric | | | | these are, get in touch with the Highway Patrol or |
| scooter as a gift and must now learn how. In either | | | | Department of Transportation for information. The |
| case, you need to learn how to operate an electric | | | | driver's license bureau or local Automobile Association |
| scooter safely and responsibly. You don't want to take | | | | also are good sources for road laws and driving |
| your scooter out until you know what to do in most | | | | guidelines. You also might want to browse electric |
| major scenarios that could spell trouble. | | | | scooter chat rooms or discussion boards on the |
| When you buy your scooter, look over the | | | | Internet to learn more about motorized scooter driving |
| accompanying booklet or package directions that tell | | | | in general, along with scooter care and driver safety. |
| you how to operate it. You may be able to find helpful | | | | Use any pertinent driver safety equipment, like a |
| information on battery maintenance, air pressure for | | | | helmet, for example, when you drive on public roads. |
| the tires, and other useful details. If not, visit the | | | | Use the part of the road or sidewalk that you're |
| manufacturer's website to see what type of guidelines | | | | supposed to, and stay off the areas that are prohibited |
| are offered there for new scooter owners. You also | | | | for scooter use. Avoid congested traffic areas if |
| can check at the store where your purchased the | | | | possible to prevent traffic snarls or increased risk. |
| scooter to see if there are brochures or verbal | | | | Don't try to do show-off tricks like riding without hands |
| suggestions that can help you get used to your new | | | | to impress others. Make sure your scooter is in road |
| motorized equipment. | | | | condition when you take it out in public. |
| Always ride your scooter solo. Don't try to take along | | | | Electric scooters are just smaller versions of cars, in |
| a passenger, since the scooter isn't made to carry | | | | many ways, so it's a good idea to become familiar |
| more than one person at a time. Doing tricks like | | | | with all the electric workings that make it run, since any |
| dragging an attached skate boarder or someone in a | | | | of these could go wrong at any time. Keep the |
| wagon isn't a good idea, since the motor isn't strong | | | | owner's manual with you when using the scooter, |
| enough to handle this type of load and will most likely | | | | along with personal identification information, and an |
| soon give out. Don't try forcing a second or third | | | | insurance card, if pertinent. Treat your scooter with the |
| person on the scooter for fun or tricks, as this will | | | | care and respect it deserves to make sure you reach |
| cause the driver to lose control and probably lead to | | | | each destination safely. |