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Mobility Scooter Owner/User Safety and Capability Awareness Issues

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George @ Mobility Plus Scottsdale
George, one of our cherished clients, has been getting around independently in the North Scottsdale area for the past several years on a scooter. With a background in the AirForce, he understands the importance of mobility, safety and transportation. You are likely to see him if you look out for him, as he takes his scooter everywhere. He was kind enough to share some of the wisdom he's gained on his many scooter journeys and to help ensure the safety of other scooter enthusiasts and those around them.

BEFORE YOU BUY

  1. Research type of Mobility Scooters on the internet
  2. Find Information about scooters at local sources
  3. Use scooters offered for use in retail establishments
  4. Rent a scooter at entertainment parks and other sites
  5. Try out demo scooters available at Scooter Dealerships

AFTER YOU BUY

  1. Read the materials provided with your scooter
  2. Familiarize yourself with all aspects of scooter ownership
    1. Charging and maintaining battery health
    2. Understanding controls, brakes, lights, fuse locations and reset switch location
    3. Assembling and disassembling your scooter

SCOOTER CAPABILITY AWARENESS

Mobility Scooter
  1. Battery Size implications (e.g., 35 or 50 amp/hour battery)
    1. Distance on single charge
    2. Decision of AGM or GEL or Lithium type battery
    3. Charger Type (e.g., 3 or 5 amp)
  2. Speed of your scooter in terms of miles per hour
  3. Size of your scooter
    1. Factoring in weight, length, width and height off ground
    2. Seating size and style
    3. Turning radius
    4. Transporting your scooter

PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS WHILE OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER INDOORS

  1. Keep your arms and legs inside of the scooter’s dimensions
  2. Never move the scooter without being on it, unless it is in neutral

PERSONAL SAFETY AWARENESS WHILE OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER OUTDOORS

Mobility Scooter
  1. Pre-trip preparation
    1. Use a checklist to make sure you have every item you need for your trip
    2. Know weather conditions and forecasts
    3. Use an internet mapping service to preview new routes
    4. Use Metro transportation services when you are not familiar with the character of your destination geography and culture
    5. Dress appropriately for weather conditions
    6. Bring water
  2. Outdoor operation and safety awareness
    1. Travel only safe routes you are familiar with
    2. Be especially cautious in parking lots
    3. Be alert to the route surface changes (Curbs stairways and sidewalks)
    4. Be aware of the personal hazard you can face in the wrong neighborhood
    5. Be sure to drive only in areas where emergency assistance can reach you
  3. Traffic awareness while scootering
    1. Automobiles are king because of their size
    2. When available cross streets only at controlled pedestrian crossing
    3. Make sure you have automobile operators' full attention
    4. Realize that your "right-of way" is a legal term only enforced by law
    5. Bring your scooter to a complete stop when encountering walkers, cyclists and animals in order to allow safe passage of all
    6. Always be alert to your surroundings (do not daydream, use mobile phone) or become distracted in any way

MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT AND MOBILITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Head to Mobility Plus of North Scottsdale
  1. Full-service organization with national representation
  2. Recognized for outstanding customer care and service
  3. Competent, courteous and friendly associates
  4. In home service
  5. Personalized follow up by the owners after every sale or service provision

Thanks George for all your valuable advice!

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