Before you ride a scooter

Here's a simple list of pre-ride checks that we at scooterhire.co.nz work through with our clients before they hit the street.

Please feel free to comment?

• Always check your Scooter before you ride.

• Braking performance may be impaired immediately after washing the Scooter. When the brakes get wet, they may need to be used a couple of times before they work properly again.

• Familiarise yourself where everything is — especially the indicators, horn, headlight switch, and engine cut-off switch. Make sure you can find them without having to look at them.

• Clean & adjust the mirrors — Sit on the seat and swing the mirrors outward far enough so you can see around your own body. Adjust each mirror so that it lets you see about half of the lane behind and as much as possible of the lane next to you.

• Work the throttle and brakes a few times before you start off.

• Always wear a helmet. Make sure the helmet fits properly (not too tight, not too loose) and is fastened properly. Helmets with visors protect your eyes, or wear goggles.

• Wear leather gloves to protect your hands in case of a unwanted contact with the road surface, and too keep your hands warm.