Disability Scooters

Disability Scooters
Executive Summary about Disability Scooters by Quinlan Murray

If you are wanting to know what a disability scooter is, it is same to a regular scooter but is especially made for people who want help in moving around. Designed for extra convenience that offers mobility and independence to these people, disability scooters are an essential and popular vehicle amongst many people. These mobility scooters give you the freedom to ride long distances and walk small distances if necessary. The Lichfield District Council has recently pleaded the mobility scooter users to be more careful while using the pavements since there are many pedestrians and wheelchair users using the pavement too.

The mobility scooters have been designed in such a way that they have two rear wheels right below the seat. A flat platform is built right above the rear wheels which extend till the front part of the car. Here you will find another column where the steering wheel is placed. This steering wheel column is known as the tiller and you have to understand how it works, so that you can learn how to use it. The tiller controls help in steering forward or reverse and even determines the speed of the scooter. These controls work differently in each model and are in the shape of either a paddle or a switch.

At times there is one wheel in front rather than two wheels. These mobility scooters are available in an electric version, but you may also find a gasoline powered one if you look for it. The electric ones have rechargeable batteries which you need to know if they are powerful enough for your travels. You will need a pack of high powered batteries if you are travelling up and down slopes of any type. Another advantage of these scooters is that they have automatic braking which means that you will have to use the controls properly to make the vehicle move. Once you use the controls properly, you will be able to move the vehicle. You will also have to learn how to use the controls effectively, like gradually pressing or releasing the controls which helps in increasing or decreasing the speed.

These scooters are generally small in size and can accommodate weights up to 250 lbs. these are ideal for people who do not want to walk longer distances and is used as a quicker way to cover distances.