 |
 2012 New Black 150cc Scooter Moped Gas Bike 149cc FREE SHIPPING Speed 55 MPH Gas $885.00 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 42m Buy It Now for only: $885.00 |
 50CC Gas Moped Scooter 2011 Best Seller Back in Stock Now free shipping $800.00 Time Remaining: 23h 41m |
 Wildfire 50cc Gas Scooter Moped 100MPG Street Legal Fully Automatic Transmission $465.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 2h 7m |
 New JET BLACK 2012 Gas Scooter Moped Bike 49cc Under 50cc With Free Match Trunk $425.00 Time Remaining: 3d 21h 8m Buy It Now for only: $425.00 |
 Brand New 2012 49cc Gas Moped Scooter under 50cc 4 Color Street Legal FREE SHIP $715.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 50m Buy It Now for only: $739.00 |
 New 2012 Scooter Moped 149cc Gas Bike 150cc Gas Saver 55 MPH FAST FREE SHIPPING $975.00 Time Remaining: 1d 5h 57m Buy It Now for only: $975.00 |
 49CC GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc FREE SHIP Brand New Gas Fuel Saver $749.00 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 20m Buy It Now for only: $769.00 |
 150cc BRAND NEW 2011 GAS SCOOTER MOPED 16 Tires Wheel $845.00 Time Remaining: 1d 17h 34m Buy It Now for only: $845.00 |
 49CC STREET LEGAL GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc w TRUNK Gas Fuel Saver $429.00 Time Remaining: 1d 20h 49m Buy It Now for only: $449.00 |
 49cc STREET LEGAL GAS SCOOTER 12 RIMS TIRE MOPED under 50cc FUEL SAVER 110 MPG $725.00 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 41m Buy It Now for only: $725.00 |
 49CC STREET LEGAL GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc w TRUNK Gas Fuel Saver $429.00 Time Remaining: 1d 22h 46m Buy It Now for only: $449.00 |
 49CC GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc w 12 Tire FREE SHIP Gas Fuel Saver $749.00 Time Remaining: 5d 22h 54m Buy It Now for only: $749.00 |
 Wildfire 50cc Gas Scooter Moped 100MPG Street Legal Fully Automatic Transmission $300.00 (9 Bids) Time Remaining: 4d 2h 7m |
 NEW under 50cc Moped Gas Scooter Motorcycle 49cc 12 big tires FREE SHIPPING $839.00 Time Remaining: 17h 37m Buy It Now for only: $839.00 |
 Free Shipping 49CC GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc with TRUNK 2012 Street Legal New $619.00 Time Remaining: 4d 6h 3m Buy It Now for only: $629.00 |
 NEW under 50cc Moped Gas Scooter Motorcycle 49cc w 12 Tires FREE SHIP $839.00 Time Remaining: 2d 17m Buy It Now for only: $839.00 |
 49CC STREET LEGAL GAS MOPED SCOOTER under 50cc w TRUNK Gas Fuel Saver $429.00 Time Remaining: 5d 2h 3m Buy It Now for only: $449.00 |
 DEMO GAS SCOOTER MOPED 150cc GREEN FREE SHIPPING $798.00 Time Remaining: 3d 16h 15m Buy It Now for only: $798.00 |
 50cc scooter moped NEW 49cc GAS scooter moped X mass factory special warranty $399.00 Time Remaining: 5d 20h 16m |
 BRAND NEW GAS SCOOTER MOPED 150cc BLACK FREE SHIPPING $998.00 Time Remaining: 6d 15h 18m Buy It Now for only: $998.00 |
 NEW COBALT BLUE 2012 Gas Scooter Moped Bike 49cc Under 50cc Free Matching Trunk $425.00 Time Remaining: 6d 7h 39m Buy It Now for only: $429.00 |
| Account limit of 2039 requests per hour exceeded. |
Are Motor Scooters Safe? Yes and No!
Motor scooters, both electric scooters and gas scooters, are a style of motorcycle that have a step through frame and have become a very popular method of travel all over the world. They have been scooting out of show rooms at record speed. But what many people do not realize is that motor scooters are classified as motor vehicles when it comes to highway regulations. And although they are an object of desire for many they can also be dangerous for many.
They are typically regulated by state laws as either motorcycles or mopeds and are subject to many of the same regulations as other motor vehicles. With a careful and alert driver a scooter can be as safe as any other vehicle on the road. But accidents frequently occur when motor scooter drivers think they are exempt from the conventions that apply to automobiles.
Motor scooters (sometimes called mopeds or go peds) are commonly purchased for use by children and teenagers, most of whom do not even possess a valid license to drive. Licensed drivers have had a certain amount of training behind the wheel of a car, unlike many motor scooter drivers under the age of 16. Without proper training children and young teenagers can easily find themselves in positions that experienced drivers normally would not.
Darting in and out of traffic with little driving experience, on a motor scooter that is so small it cannot be seen by other drivers, poses a hazard to both the scooter driver and other motorists traveling the highway. To be safe a motor scooter driver must think of himself as being invisible to the other drivers making their way down the busy streets. A scooter driver cannot assume that other drivers will see them.
A safe approach for a scooter driver would be to assume that they are completely invisible to other drivers and then act accordingly. A motor scooter rider must be ready to maneuver out of harm's if another driver makes a sudden unexpected movement. Being safe means staying alert at all times. Being safe also means following the rules of the road and not making unnecessary or risky moves in traffic that would cause their moped scooter to dart out in front of another moving vehicle. Automobile drivers must have time to react to a scooter driver's movements.
There are many reasons to own a motor scooter. They are often used for traveling short distances around the neighborhood to perform errands. Due to their size, fuel-efficiency, weight, and typically larger storage room than a motorcycle, they are ideal in this situation. But in the hands of the youth, without any previous driving experience, they can be deadly.
The ATV, go carts, dirt bikes and mini bikes are other vehicles that are often owned and operated by younger drivers. ATVs are usually used off road along with dirt bikes and mini bikes. Go karts are typically driven on paved tracks specifically made for the go cart. The go kart, Mini Bike, Dirt Bike or ATVs don't usually get out on the open road where there are cars to contend with. Therefore they also avoid many of the dangers that scooter drivers must face.
Motor scooters are the latest craze, especially among the youth market looking for a quick, cheap form of transportation. These youths can be too young to own a driver's license, and the result is a dangerous situation. They are more popular than ever, but as their popularity grows, people's awareness of driving regulations has not kept pace, especially among the younger generation.
Kids often think of motor scooters as toys, not as adult vehicles. But a scooter is not a toy. It's a potentially dangerous motor vehicle subject to certain laws and regulations. Also, youth often think of themselves as being immune to automobile driving regulations and immune to accidents as well. "It won't happen to me" is a very common attitude among the youth. But it's precisely this attitude that can get them into trouble.
People need to be aware of the potential motor scooter dangers and take appropriate action. Scooter riders should pay special attention while driving, making sure not to drive erratically, but to be predictable and courteous to other drivers on the road.
Both kids and adults need training and experience before attempting to maneuver their scooters out in traffic. If parents will take a little time to train their children, making sure they are aware of the rules of the road before they are allowed to travel on them, it could make driving a pleasure instead of a danger. With a little training and some wise words of advice we can all make a difference in the lives of the youth. Give them some training and experience and their motor scooters may be an object of fun instead of injury.
About the Author
J Larry Alan is a
scooter
enthusiast. He enjoys driving motorcycles and motor scooters. He also enjoys promoting scooter safety. For more information visit his site about electric motor scooters.