Have you recently purchased or rented a mobility scooter? If so, you need to learn how to drive the scooter so you don’t have any issues during your first outing. Whether you need to use the scooter at the store, at the doctor’s office, or in a restaurant, knowing how to drive the scooter will make it easier to maneuver. Today, we will discuss the answer to the following question: how challenging is driving a mobility scooter?

Make Sure the Battery is Charged

Before using the scooter for the first time, you need to make sure the battery has been charged to the appropriate amount of time recommended in the owner’s manual. If you try to use a scooter for the first time without a proper charge, it will leave you stranded, as the battery will not last for your entire trip.

Go for a Test Ride

Before trying to maneuver around clothing racks in a retail store or in between tables in a crowded restaurant, you should take your mobility scooter for a test ride. Try it out in your home, down your neighborhood sidewalk, and heck, even go for a spin in an empty parking lot.

While going for a test ride, make sure you learn how to accelerate and stop the scooter so you don’t wind up hitting the wrong lever when in a crowded store or restaurant. Some models also come with emergency brakes, which makes it easier to secure the scooter so it does not go anywhere when you are on an incline.

Make Sure You are Comfortable

When sitting on the scooter for the first time, make sure you are comfortable. Adjust the seat accordingly so you are able to reach any foot controls, or also, so your feet rest properly on the bottom of the scooter. 

Read and Learn the Manual

When it comes to learning how to drive a mobility scooter, you should never operate one without first reading the manual. The manual will explain what each lever and button is for, how to turn the scooter on and off, as well as performance information, like the scooter’s max speed. Make yourself familiar with the manual to the point where you can refer back to it without needing to actually read it when you have a problem.

Maintain the Scooter

Do your best to maintain the scooter and keep it functional. When you fail to calibrate the scooter, charge the battery, clean the scooter, or leave broken parts on it, you will wind up running into problems down the road, many of which can be prevented with proper maintenance.

Ask for Help

If you are unsure of how to operate your scooter, call a friend or family member who can help you learn how to use it, especially someone who has experience operating a scooter. You can also call the company you purchased the scooter from for advice.

Ready to Go for an Initial Mobility Scooter Ride? Contact Yellow Scooters Today

Are you ready for your inaugural ride on a mobility scooter? If so, you need to contact the experienced team from Yellow Scooters to discuss all of your options. You can also talk to our team about mobility scooter driving tips so you are educated on how to properly operate your scooter. Call us today at 1-855-274-3363 to speak with our team.