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Safety Precautions, continued
WEAR A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET
• Most serious motorcycle injuries and fatalities are due to head injuries. ALWAYS wear a Department of Transportation
(
DOT) approved motorcycle helmet when riding the scooter. Look for labels from the Safety Helmet Council of America,
the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation.
• Your helmet must fit snugly on your head and have no cracks, frayed straps or broken fasteners.
WEAR EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
• ALWAYS wear approved protective eye wear when operating the scooter.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• ALWAYS wear shoes when driving the scooter.
• Wear long sleeves and pants to cover arms and legs for protection.
• Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in the scooter.
• Use gloves designed for use on motorcycles. They will offer protection to your hands and allow the full use of all controls.
STAY VISIBLE ON THE ROAD
• ALWAYS be aware of other vehicles on public roads. Many accidents are caused when drivers of cars do not see scooters
who share the road.
• Wear bright or reflective clothing to increase your visibility to other motorists.
• ALWAYS use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn. Follow your state’s driver safety guidelines for turn signal use.
• Stay out of the blind spots of other drivers.
• For safety and increased visibility, the headlight is always on when operating the scooter. Use the low beam whenever
there is oncoming traffic.
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