The use of mobility scooters among the aging population has
grown rapidly over the last few years. Recent news coverage
has highlighted issues with safety for both the users and
pedestrians and road users. Current legislation does not
require scooter owners to hold any insurance to cover
either damage to the scooter or to a third party. Nor does
the scooter itself have to undertake any safety checks to
ensure it is in good working order. However saying that,
mobility scooters offer an excellent means of transport for
the elderly, allowing then to gain greater independence and
the ability to enjoy the freedom of outdoor travel.
Using a mobility scooter is fairly simple. They are
operated by pulling a small lever towards the handlebar,
similar in nature to a bicycle brake. This controls both
the forward and reverse movement. To stop the level is
released and the scooter will come to a standstill
immediately. Most modern scooters can come equipped with
lights, both front and rear, horn, basket and speed
adjustment control. The speed adjustment control is an
important feature which allows the user to adjust the speed
of the mobility scooter. This control will set the top
speed of the scooter and can be used for example when in
shopping centres to ensure the scooter is used in a slow
and controlled way.
Mobility scooters are available in two main classes. Class
2 scooters are for pavement use only and have a maximum
speed of 4 mph. Class one scooters have a maximum speed to
8mph and can also be used on roads. However, when these
scooters are used on the pavement thy must only travel at a
maximum speed of 4mph.
Mobility scooters are usually battery powered. The battery
is stored on board the scooter and is charged via an
onboard or separate battery charger unit from standard
electric power. The charting time will vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer but allowing your scooter to
fully recharge after use will prolong the life of the
battery. This will also allow the user to gain maximum
distance coverage from the scooter. Depending on the type
of scooter the owned the maximum distance which can be
covered will vary, but some scooters have a range of up to
20 miles on one charge.
Mobility scooters come in two main forms. These being
transportable and non-transportable. The transportable
scooters are specifically designed to be dismantled and fit
into the boot of a car. Such scooters normal have three
wheels and a light weight. Non transportable scooters are
usually four wheels and more heavy duty and robust.
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