scooter helmets

Top Scooter safety tips: How to maintain your Scooter and ride responsibly

Bought a brand new scooter? Congratulations. Suddenly chicks are looking your way? Great. You look back at them? Now we’re talking! Hey, that blond girl is giving you the look! But watch out for that tree…

There’s nothing like scooters if you want to save time on parking and money on gas and insurance. But when riding a scooter there are a few things to remember. If you didn’t notice, a scooter has no windows or doors or body or even a seatbelt – it’s only you and the road. Which is fine, but you don’t want to get to know the road face to face.

This is what you should do:

Read. Even if you don’t like literature, you should go over your scooter’s manual. Believe us, it is a good read. You’ll learn a bunch of important stuff about scooter maintenance and how you can keep your scooter running safe.

Always use a helmet! You don’t know how important that is. Even if your DMV says you don’t have to – still, you have to. Oh, and that little brother’s bicycle helmet does not count. You need a DOT approved helmet. There’s no ending to being cautious and you can get yourself jackets, knee pads, elbow pads, and go crazy for safety.

Cut traffic but not a red light. You should always obey road signs and speed limits, especially if you are riding a moped. Speeding can lead to many accidents and actually make the worse.

Don’t be extreme. Try not to do any crazy maneuvering around cars. Watch out for vehicles and pedestrians and stay noticeable. Cars have blind spots and drivers might not see you at all times. Wear bright clothes and remember to always have your light on. Day, night – doesn’t matter. Having the lights on can help you be more noticeable. Oh, and you are not Evel Knievel by the way. Keep both your hands on handlebars and your feet on the floorboards.

Look on the road. Debris and problematic road conditions are your greatest enemies. Driving into an oil puddle can get you in big troubles. Gravel and even leaves can make you loose control over the scooter. Slow down when driving on bumpy roads and avoid going over any hazards that can damage your scooter like holes in the road.

Signal. Because you ride on a small scooter, your actions can surprise other drivers. So if you’re going to make a turn, make sure you signal, even with your hands, and avoid dangerous situations.

Never be surprised. Be ready for any possible scenario. Look two cars ahead and be ready for other drivers’ mistakes.

Don’t lose a screw. If something falls of your scooter, it’s not a good sign. Stop riding your moped if you notice that a part is loose and get it fixed ASAP.

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(PRWEB) August 21, 2002

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“Use Your Helmet, Not Your Head”

Timely Tips on Kids’ Helmets from the Experts

at Snowshack.com and Hardheadedsports.com

DATELINE: DOVER, MA, ISSUED August 9, 2002…Boarding, biking, blading, – outfitting the kids has taken on a whole new dimension. Number one on the “to do” list should be “check out protective gear,” particularly helmets to protect sensitive developing brains.

But use your head in choosing a helmet.

“Helmets have become an integral part of kids’ day to day sporting activities,” notes George Hall, co-founder of www.snowshack.com, the definitive website for all snow sport accessories. “We’ve even added a sister site www.hardheadedsports.com to address the growing need for specialized gear in a variety of sports” adds www.snowshack.com co-founder David Laidman.

Headlining Helmets

Worldwide, advocates for helmet use in children’s sports have taken a strong stance in their effort to reduce head injuries. In the U.S. 20 states have bicycle helmet laws on the books for children, while the International Inline Skating Association supports legislation requiring persons under the age of 18 to wear helmets while inline skating, and strongly recommends voluntary use of helmets by all skaters.

France recently launched a nationwide campaign to promote ski helmets for children and, back in the U.S., both the Aspen Skiing Company and Crested Butte have announced that all ski and snowboard students age 12 and younger are required to wear helmets while attending lessons. In another example of the growing emphasis on helmets, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission also recommends using a bicycle helmet while on a scooter.

Helmet Do’s and Don’ts

Having established that helmets are a good idea, what do you do next? Sports savvy George Hall of www.snowshack.com and www.hardheaded sports.com offers a short comprehensive list of Do’s and Don’ts for parents:

·    Â“Don’t buy a helmet that’s too big and think that your kid will grow into it.”

·    Â“Do make sure the helmet fits properly. It should be level and rest solidly on the head, snug enough that when you rock it back and forth it doesn’t fall over a child’s eyes or off the back of their head.”

·    Â“Don’t use an adult helmets for kids.”

·    Â“Do fit goggles or eyewear comfortably inside the face opening, with ear wells aligned over the ears for the best sound reception.”

·    Â“Don’t use a helmet that pinches, creates hotspots, or pressure points. Remember, kids heads are still growing!”

·    Â“Do check to be sure the helmet isn’t so tight that it’s causing headaches or yanking on your child’s hair when they turn their head.”

·    Â“Don’t let kids re-use their helmet after a ski or bicycle crash without having it examined by a professional at a ski or bike shop! Ski and bicycle helmets are designed to be single impact helmets and their styrofoam core may become compressed in an accident.”

·    Â“Do upgrade helmets every few years since plastics and composites break down over time, especially when exposed to the sun at high altitudes.”

Tips for Choosing A Helmet Online

David Laidman of www.snowshack.com and www.hardheadedsports.com


offers tips for online helmet shopping at their sites. “First, determine what type of helmet your youngster needs. We carry bike/BMX helmets, which are also appropriate for inline skating, as well as whitewater rafting and kayaking helmets for kids at our www.hardheadedsports.com site, while www.snowshack.com features skiing and snowboarding helmets for kids.”

To find the right size helmet, you need to measure the size of your child’s head. Take a tailor’s measuring tape and measure their head above the top of the ears and just above their eyebrows. Make sure you measure the largest part of the head. The tape should be snug but not pulled tight. Then use the online chart to convert inches to centimeters. Sizes are listed in a range of centimeters, fitting pads and straps provide the final adjustments.

This year www.snowshack.com will carry the brand-new Boeri Apollo junior helmet with a lightweight shell, comfortable fit, passive venting and a room-to-grow feature – a removable padding band inside the helmet. Boeri is also introducing a completely rebranded snowboard-specific line of helmets, which will also be available at www.snowshack.com.

www.snowshack.com and www.hardheadedsports.com

SnowShack started with a mission – to offer the broadest selection of brand name ski accessories available on the internet (or anywhere else for that matter!). In their quest for perfection, SnowShack co-founders George Hall and David Laidman have made SnowShack a top rated Yahoo site, receiving the coveted five star top service award for excellence in providing outstanding products, with quick shipping and timely customer response. Offering a broad line of ski and snowsport accessories, including the largest selection of ski, boot, and travel/cargo/ luggage bags on the internet, SnowShack has also received a Safe Shopping Network Excellent Rating. SnowShack features real time availability of products, and same day shipping when orders are place by 12 noon EST.

Hall and Laidman, always eager to please, have added a new division of SnowShack, www.hardheadedsports.com, with the goal of becoming THE internet provider of helmets for outdoor enthusiasts. Their latest site will provide the same high level of customer service and support as SnowShack. Orders can be placed online at www.snowshack.com, www.hardheadedsports.com, or faxed to 508-785-0501. Customer service can also be reached by calling, toll free, 1-87-SnowShack (877-669-7422), or by emailing sales@snowshack.com.

Goal: bring home the scooter that will get you to and from awesome fun paying jobs. Also acquire 2 helmets, reflector vests, and backpack. – by heyshushu (Shushu Jeffreys)

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London, UK (PRWeb UK) September 29, 2010

Recent research by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has revealed that a quarter of young travellers admit to driving or being the passenger of a moped or quad bike without checking if their travel insurance covers them first.

According to the FCO, accidents involving hired motorbikes, scooters, quad bikes and mopeds are common in popular tourist destinations and could result in serious injury. In addition, the FCO warns that a travel insurance policy may be invalidated if the passenger is not wearing a crash helmet or if the hired vehicle is unregistered. Post Office Travel Insurance reminds those who are considering using this form of transport to verify the terms of their travel insurance policy, as this may affect a potential claim.

Travellers could face medical bills if they require medical treatment abroad but do not have valid travel insurance cover. Post Office Travel Insurance advises all holidaymakers to ensure they have the necessary travel insurance cover before going away. Travellers are also advised to check local driving laws and ensure they hire any vehicles from a reputable company.

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    Cheryl McDonald (PRWEB) June 15, 2001 -

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        cmcdonald3@bcbsm.com

For Immediate Release

Grants Available to Help Communities Promote Bike Helmet Use in Michigan

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network Aim to Reduce Injuries to Children

DETROIT, June 13, 2001 – Coalitions and nonprofit agencies that want to promote bike helmet safety in their communities can apply for helping grants of up to $ 1,000 from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network.

Hospital emergency rooms nationwide treat more than 400,000 children annually for biking and inline-skating injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). About 300 youngsters die annually primarily from head injuries received while biking or skating, yet only about 15% of all children wear a helmet.

As scooters become more popular, related injuries are also soaring. The CPSC estimated that emergency room personnel treated more than 9,400 scooter-related injuries in the first nine months of last year. Nearly 90 percent of the injuries were to children under age 15.

“Here at the Blues, we want to help reduce these kinds of injuries by working directly with communities to promote bike, scooter and inline-skate safety,” said Sonia Parks, M.D., senior associate medical director at the Blues and a strong advocate for encouraging use of safety equipment. “If these efforts help even one child from being killed or seriously injured, then this program is something that we should all support.”

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will award grants of up to $ 1,000 to community organizations and nonprofit agencies to help them promote the use of helmets by children in their communities. The funding is earmarked to provide and ensure proper fitting of free or discounted helmets, as well as to offer safety education to parents and children.

Funding will be provided for activities scheduled now through September 15, 2001. Grant applications are available by calling 313-225-7158 or by emailing cwiener@bcbsm.com.

For information about other community activities supported by the Blues, visit www.bcbsm.com.

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7 Moped Scooters Safety Tips

Moped scooters are becoming very popular especially among the youth market looking for a quick, cheap form of transportation.  Scooters are used commonly to run errands around your neighborhood.
Due to their size, fuel-efficiency, weight, and typically larger storage room than a motorcycle, they are ideal in this situation.

50cc scooters have become popular among teenagers because in some states require no drivers license to operate.  But any scooter in the hands of the youth, without any previous driving experience, they can be fatal if they fail to follow the following safety tips.

Here Are Some Safety Tips For Motor Scooters Operators

1) Used Proper Safety Gear.

The helmet is the most important piece of safety gear. Whether it’s required by law or not, always wears a helmet.
A rider who isn’t wearing a helmet is 40 percent more likely to suffer a fatal head injury compared with a helmeted rider.

2) Training Must Be Necessary

Even if a license is not required, for safety’s sake, practice extensively in a variety of road and weather conditions.
Both kids and adults need training and experience before attempting to ride their scooters out in traffic. With parents giving a little training and taking a little time to train their children, motor scooters may be an object of fun instead of injury.

3)    Watch For Debris and Be Careful of Certain Road Conditions.

Your scooter moped can slide quickly or unexpectedly on a road with loose gravel, so try look out and avoid.  Also, choose the roads you use carefully and avoid heavy, fast-moving traffic.

4) Be Alert For Other Vehicles Following You Too Closely .

Scooters can stop a lot more quicker than cars. If you stop quickly in front of a vehicle that is following too closely, you could be run over.Because 50cc scooters often travel at lower speeds than cars, other drivers tend to tailgate. 
Use a hand or electric signal well ahead of a stop or turn to give drivers behind you time to slow down.

5)  Make Yourself As Visible As Possible

The excuse car drivers use in hitting a scooter or motorcycle rider is that they did not see the person. So wear brightly colored clothing, always have your lights on, and use your directional signals.Assume you are completely invisible to other drivers will help in protecting you from other drivers.

6)    Know and Obey The Safety Rules Of The Road.

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 motor scooter to dart out in front of another moving vehicle.  Exercising this kind of defensive riding attitude will keep you safer and will enhance the joy of riding your moped scooter.

7) Become A Defensive Driver

Defensive driving is the key to safety. Be alert and expect the unexpected. Be aware of other vehicles and pedestrians. Be aware and prepared for their mistakes. Watch for bicyclists, joggers, blind pedestrians, animals crossing the road, flying objects, gravel or icy and/or slippery roads.

Moped Scooters are a wise investment if you follow these tips.  Enrolling in a scooter safety course can equip you in becoming a responsible, skilled gas scooter driver.