Safe Riding Tips
Safe riding practices are essential in order to avoid injury to yourself and others when riding an electric scooter. Riders are at risk from cars and other vehicles, as well as unsafe road and weather conditions. Carelessness or recklessness can result in serious injury. When using the cruise control function, pay attention to the indicator lights and promptly apply the brakes or take other actions to deactivate cruise control when necessary to ensure safety.
Take it from Dr. Sam Torbati, co-chair of Emergency Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, who cautions, “if you fall, you’re going to get hurt. It’s a fun vehicle, just remember it can go fast and take some steps to protect yourself.”
Riding smart and staying safe is the best way to make sure you have a great time with your favorite iScooter products. Just as falling while riding a bike, riding a skateboard or skating can cause serious injury, so can falling from an electric scooter if you haven’t taken proper precautions. We’ve put together these safe-riding tips to help you avoid injury and stay safe, so please read them and ensure you understand them before riding.
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Who Should RideChildren should ride under adult supervision. Follow the age, height and weight requirements for the specific product, and consider the child’s ability to operate it. Product age recommendations do not determine where riding is legally permitted. |
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Always Wear Protective GearWear a properly fitted helmet that meets applicable requirements. Consider knee and elbow pads. Wear enclosed shoes with secure fastenings, and keep laces clear of moving parts. Never ride barefoot or in sandals. |
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Get Your Scooter ReadyBefore riding, check the brakes, tyres, folding mechanism and visible fasteners according to your user manual. Do not ride with loose, damaged or worn components. Follow the specified maintenance instructions. |
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Understand Where You Can RideCheck the current rules for your state or territory before riding. Permitted locations and rider and vehicle requirements vary. On private property, obtain the owner’s permission and follow applicable rules. For more information, visit our Legal Guide. |
For non-powered rides such as kick scooters, never ride in or near traffic and do ensure you are mindful of any pedestrians around you. We always recommend erring on the side of caution, so do dismount when crossing the road.
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Start SlowPractise starting, turning and braking at low speed in a clear, permitted area away from traffic and pedestrians. Keep both hands on the handlebars while riding. |
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Watch the TerrainChoose surfaces suitable for your model. Slow down before uneven ground and avoid standing water, slippery surfaces and obstacles. Stop and dismount if you cannot pass safely. |
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Use “Extreme” CautionWith practice, you’ll get increasingly more comfortable on your ride. But, no matter how long you’ve been riding, you should always use caution. Avoid steep inclines and don’t ride too fast – you can lose control and fall. Keep the advice in the ride’s instruction manual in mind and use the ride as it is intended. Remember, ride smart and stay safe. |
