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If your child is getting
his or her first scooter spend some time with them regarding road
rules. If your town has a safety village or any other safety
training get them enrolled. Remember even if your 5-year old is only
riding on the sidewalks, cars cross the sidewalks all the time getting
in and out of driveways.
The BIG safety problem
that you and your children must be aware of is that DRIVERS ARE NOT
LOOKING FOR AND THEREFORE DO NO "SEE" SCOOTER RIDERS.
So, the key is to assume the driver is not aware of you even if the
driver appears to be looking at you.
Electric scooters are
vehicles. They are not appropriate for children and should be
ridden with the same rules that apply to motorcycles. get a
safety booklet from the local Department of Motor Vehicles. Read
it and obey the rules of the road.
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