Ride a scooter safely: Always be seen — and more essentials
By DPA | 20 July 2024![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-07-15-16_31_29-Window.jpg)
BERLIN: If you've started riding a motor scooter, there are a few things you should bear in mind to make sure that you arrive safely.
First of all, you have to wear a helmet, as does any passenger you bring along. It's also important to wear the appropriate clothing. Shoes should be sturdy and reach to the ankle - leave the flip-flops till you get to the beach.
If you have a passenger you should explain the most important things before your first ride together: Hold on tight, keep your feet up and keep them on the footrests at the traffic lights. And be ready to lean into the curves.
Since a passenger adds weight, be prepared for a longer braking distance, especially when going downhill.
Since scooters are much narrower than cars, other road users can't always easily see them.
Scooters can disappear from view when they are behind the A-pillar of a car or when on a street or road with limited visibility, for example one that's overgrown or poorly lit.
Conspicuous clothing can help make you more visible.
Because you're less visible, you shouldn't blindly rely on having the right of way. Even if the traffic light is green, it's better to approach intersections slowly and carefully. Always be ready to brake and keep a close eye on other road users.
It's also important to maintain enough distance from other vehicles, particularly when you're riding at an angle behind a vehicle and are in their blind spot.
Tags
Autos News
Reviews
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BMW_R1300GS_Trophy_A1-300x210.jpeg)
8.2
BMW R 1300 GS Trophy: Power and control
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GWM-Ora-07-26-300x200.jpg)
8.8
GWM Ora 07 (Long Range Ultra): Impressively luxurious, refin...
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/RE_Himalayan_1-300x199.jpg)
6.2
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: A multi-terrain adventurer
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chery-Tiggo-7-Pro-1-300x200.jpg)
8.2
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Powerful, premium specs, impressive value
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Honda_City_Hatchback_2024_A-300x200.jpeg)
Honda City Hatchback e:HEV RS facelift: A delightful pursuit
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/smart-1-Brabus_June2024-19-300x188.jpg)
7.6
Smart #1 Brabus: Pragmatic achiever
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/BFGoodrich_KO3_A-300x200.jpeg)
BFGoodrich KO3: Playing rough and tough
![](https://da4dkroembtou.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Range_Rover_Evoque_1-300x185.jpeg)
8.2
Range Rover Evoque: Bringing up baby
Videos
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PzA3GasBQP0/mqdefault.jpg)
Suzuki Jimny 5-door enters Malaysia
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DIyNRZd2Q6g/mqdefault.jpg)
Hennessey Venom F5 Stealth Series
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ywc8Jqan5n8/mqdefault.jpg)
BMW & DeepDrive Test In-wheel Dual Rotor Electric Motor
![](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4G0O6mCzsa8/mqdefault.jpg)