The Gisborne HeraldLetter to the Editor
Thursday, 21 August 2008
I have ridden a motor scooter for 25 years. I started with a Suzuki FA50cc, progressed to a Honda 80cc and now ride a 125cc motor scooter.
I have noticed that a large number of scooter riders keep too far to the left - so they are in the wrong place should a car door open, or a car back out of a park.
The scooter should have a motor powerful enough to enable the rider to "keep up with the traffic", at 50ks plus per hour.
The rider should be able to sit behind the car in front and be able to see the rear vision mirror in the car, and know that the driver of the car can also see the rider behind him/her.
I also wear a bright-coloured windbreaker jacket and bright-coloured helmet - both very visible - on a scooter it is vital that you can be seen.
Too many motor-bike riders and cyclists wear dark clothing and are not clearly visible.
Ride safely - ride well.
Scooter-riding Nana
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