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