Motor Scooter Safety Tips
- Wear bright or reflective clothing.
- Wear a DOT certified helmet, even though it is not required by law.
- Don't ride in another motorist's blind spot.
- Obey the speed limits and never travel faster than your skill level or than the conditions allow.
- Use your turn signals along with hand signals when making turns or changing lanes.
- Use extra caution at intersections, parking lot entrances and exits, and driveways.
- Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the floorboards while riding.
- Never leave your moped unattended with the engine running.
- Avoid hitting road hazards, such as sharp bumps and holes in the road surface, to avoid loss of control or damage to your moped.
- Be especially conscious of traffic from behind due to the likely speed difference between other traffic and your moped.
- Know where your blind spots are and check them frequently because mirrors only allow a partial view behind you.
- Do not carry a passenger, unless the vehicle is designed to carry two people.
- Make sure that all required safety equipment (headlights, brake lights, brakes, mirrors, etc.) are in proper working condition.
- Maintain a good distance between you and the cars around you.
- Most important of all: Do not drink and drive.