Post on 08-Feb-2016
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Safe scooting hints and tips Text developed by Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wear a helmet!Look at the next slide
for the correct way to
wear a helmet.
Elbow pads
Knee pads
The helmet should sit
level on your head…
…with the straps comfortably done
up…
…and snug under your chin.
Knee pads and elbow pads can
absorb a lot of force in a crash.
Make sure yours are fitted so they don’t slide out of place if you fall on them.
Check the clamps are done up.
Check that the brake is in
good condition – not cracked
or loose.Check that the wheels spin freely.
Whānau and Whānau and caregivers should caregivers should supervise children supervise children wherever they are wherever they are
scooting. scooting.
Check the front wheel is facing
forward.
Place your front foot on the deck as far
forward as you can.
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Choose safe places to scoot.
Choose surfaces
which are firm, dry
and even.Avoid gravel,wet areas andraised edges.
Stop three scooterlengths back from
the crossing or driveway so you are safe if something
unexpected happens..
Stop and look up and down
driveways to check for cars. Use your kerb
drill every time.
Always use your kerb drill when you are getting readyto cross the road.
Choose safe crossingplaces like pedestriancrossings or controlled
intersections.
Always walk with your
scooter when crossing the
road.
Scooters are Scooters are allowed in the allowed in the
same places as same places as pedestrians.pedestrians.
Slow down or Slow down or hop off your hop off your scooter to scooter to safely pass safely pass pedestrians.pedestrians.
Change the foot you use to kick your scooter from time-to-time.
This avoids pain and injuriesfrom always using the same footand helps your turning skills and
improves your balance.
Safe scooting hints and tips
Safe scooting hints and tips Text developed by Greater Wellington Regional Council