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Saturday, April 11, 2009

Safety Tips For Motor Scooters

By Steven M. Mihajlov

Motor scooters are becoming very popular especially among the youth market looking for a quick, cheap form of transportation. They are often used for traveling short distances around the neighborhood to perform errands. Due to their size, fuel-efficiency, weight, and typically larger storage room than a motorcycle, they are ideal in this situation.

50cc scooters are gaining great popularity across the world for good reason. They are very economical, fuel efficient, and require little skill to operate. But any motor scooter used by teenagers could prove to be very dangerous if they fail to comply with come common sense safely tips.

Motor Scooters Operators Safety Tips

1) Wear Safety Gear

Even though it might not be required by law, the helmet is very important part of your safety gear. 40% of all fatal head injuries could have been avoided by just wearing a helmet.

2) Make Training A Priority.

Even if a license is not required, for safety's sake, practice extensively in a variety of road and weather conditions. Both kids and adults need training and experience before attempting to maneuver their scooters out in traffic. With parents giving a little training and taking a little time to train their children, moped scooters may be an object of fun instead of injury.

3) Watch For Debris and Be Careful of Certain Road Conditions.

Poor road conditions may cause the scooter to slide quickly and unexpectively. Therefore, stay away from puddles, shiny surfaces, and loose gravel on the road. Also, avoid heavy fast-moving traffic as much as possible.

4) Be Watchful Of Cars Following You Too Closely

Moped scooters can stop much more quickly than automobiles. When you stop quickly in front of a car that is following too close, you will be run over. Because scooters typically travel slower than cars, car drivers may tailgate you. Give the car drivers plenty of time when you plan to turn, use both hand and electric signal.

5) Make Yourself Visible

Car drivers excuse their hitting a scooter rider by saying "I never saw them"! Therefore, a safe approach for moped riders should be to wear bright colored clothing, use turn signals and always have their lights on.

6) Know and Obey The Safety Rules Of The Road.

Being safe means staying alert at all times. Being safe also means following the rules of the road and not making unnecessary or risky moves in traffic that would cause their scooter to dart out in front of another moving vehicle. Exercising this kind of defensive riding attitude will keep you safer and will enhance the joy of riding your moped scooter.

7) Never Carry A Passenger Unless It Is Legal And You Are Comfortable Doing So.

Inexperience scooter drivers should avoid other passengers because of the new difficulties to control the moped. It will be safer to travel alone.

Owning a motor scooter has many advantages, but it is only a wise investment if you following the safety tips. Enrolling in a scooter safely course will enhance your smart decision and ensure your moped scooter experience to be fantastic. - 21392

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