Make yourself more visible. Keep your light on, wear high-viz and a light coloured helmet.
NO BARE SKIN
Cover up with stylish riding gear for safety and comfort. Choose ones that are easy to slip on and off, are tough enough to take the sting out of a fall and can easily be stored on your scooter. Look for gear that gives the protection you want at a price you can afford.
REAL SHOES
Jandals, sandals or high heels are not an option. The bit between your toes can tear back and split open. Covered shoes, preferably bike boots, can save a lot of skin and pain.
BE BRIGHT, BE SEEN
Wear bright coloured gear, and include some high-viz or reflective material so others on the road have no excuse for saying “sorry mate, I didn’t see you”.
GET OR GIVE A GIFT
If you need some scooter gear but you’re short on cash, ask friends and family to buy you gift vouchers for Christmas or birthdays. Likewise, if you have friends or family who could use better gear, give them a voucher at the
next opportunity.
NO SECONDHAND HELMETS
Helmet damage can be invisible, so don’t buy secondhand. If your helmet is given a good knock or dropped, it’s ability to protect you will be less.
FULL-FACE OR NO FACE
Experienced riders call open-face helmets ‘chin graters’, so if you want to keep your good looks, then treat yourself to a new, full-face helmet and get some expert advice on the fit.
GLOVES ON
If you come off your scooter, the first thing you do is put your hands down to save yourself. It’s a survival instinct. Get yourself a pair of purpose-built riding gloves and wear them.
