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Scooter defensive driving techniques

Wherever you go, you see scooting closer. Mopeds and scooters are popular modes of transport for many reasons including cost, storage space, and environmental concerns. But it is important to practice defensive driving when on the road.

Determining the speed of a moped or scooter is traveling is difficult. They are also smaller, hard to see, and seem far from what really are. Keep your exploration of the way to ensure they are aware of their location and continually check your blind spots. Expect the unexpected and prepare for react maintaining plenty of space around your vehicle. Increase the distance of at least four seconds in ideal weather conditions and 5 seconds in inclement weather and at night. Even the wind can affect the stability and direction of a travel scooter. Dim the lights high at night when approaching a moped or a scooter, because they are more likely to affect their blindness.

If you are traveling on a moped or scooter to take extra precautions. Make sure you have met all legal licenses, registration and equipment requirements for local and state area before traveling on the road. Some vehicles with an engine capacity of 50 cc are classified as a motorcycle and requires a target = "_blank" title = "Motorcycle Practice Test"> Course on motorcycle safety. Meet before you go.

Make sure your equipment is working and in excellent condition. Prevent problems down the road, ensuring that your tires have the amount proper tread and are properly pressurized. To assess the burden, cargo, and whether to have a passenger, and which directly affect the stability of vehicle performance and maneuverability.

Wear clothes that provide the most protection in a fall. Choose clothing that is light, bright and comfortable. Increase your visibility by adding reflective tape on garments. This helps especially at night, dawn and dusk. Consider boots, a jacket, pants and gloves. Protect eyes with safety glasses.

A major factor in death and disability of motorcycle and moped crashes head injury. Wearing a helmet is the only means more effective in preventing head injuries. Make sure your helmet fits properly and is DOT approved. Most states have some form of use helmet required.

Create a space cushion around your vehicle. The center of the lane is the best position to be in if riding alone. If traveling in a group, scooters staggered positions in the lane. Always drive defensively, looking for an escape route in case you need to make an evasive maneuver. Check your blind spots and complete a visual examination every three to five seconds. As the lights on during the day can improve your ability to be viewed by pedestrians and other vehicles. Assemble, Your hands must be on the handlebars and feet on the floor. Beware of road hazards and defects. Signal well in advance, and consider the use of hand signals for safety.

Use extreme caution when approaching roads, parking lots, and intersections. Reduce speed to lower visibility conditions, such as dawn, dusk, night and in bad weather. Avoid sudden starts, braking and fast corners, as it causes instability.

When reaching its destination, the park at ground level, turn off the engine and if you have any passengers left off the first scooter.

With awareness and some extra precautions, mopeds and scooters can operate safely on our roads.

About the Author

Kelly earned a degree in Aviation Management, including minors in Flight Operations and Sociology from the College of Business at Jacksonville University in 1986. She has 20 years experience in aviation and business management, scheduling, and training, including 13 years experience managing over 100 instructors, overseeing instructor training, curriculum development, implementation and compliance for Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Courses, Basic Driver Improvement, Advanced Driver Improvement classes and Behind the Wheel Training.

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