subject: Things To Consider Before You Buy Scooter [print this page] Buying a scooter can be one of the most important purchases of your life. Life before using a scooter may mean you're stuck at home due to disability, ill health or age. With the help of a scooter, wheelchair users and other disabled people find they can travel much further than before. There are different types of scooters and depending on your needs, type of scooter you purchase may vary. Make sure you buy your scooter to suit your needs and not on price or what looks like the scooter.
You must be able to sit without support for periods of time, and be able to transfer safely in and out of the scooter. It is always best to ask your doctor if a scooter is convenient for you.
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Where will you use your scooter?
Mainly indoors - at home, or in and around supermarkets
The small, three-wheeled scooters have a turning radius of more than 4 larger wheels. They are easier to navigate tight turns around doors or aisles of shopping.
Primarily outside - roads
To drive your scooter on the road in the UK, you must register your scooter with the DVLA. It must have lights, indicators and horn. You must respect the following rules of other road users, and be very careful - other traffic will go much faster and you will be more robust in the case of an accident.
Sidewalks
In the UK, you are limited to a maximum of 4 mph on pavements. (This is often impractical because of other pedestrians and other sidewalk.)
Farmland / terrain
Only certain models are able to "go off-road" and deal with rough terrain. It is usually heavy 4-wheel scooters that are suitable for this use.
How far will you travel?
Some mobility scooters can travel up to 25 miles on a single battery charge. But not everyone can go that far, be sure to check before buying a scooter that fits how you want to travel.
Will you be traveling alone or with a companion?
If you are traveling alone, make sure you use everything to do with your scooter alone. This includes being able to lift the scooter or be able to disassemble if you do it yourself.
If you are traveling with a companion, ask yourself how they will go. If they are off - you do not want to go too fast for them to keep up. A small light scooter, perhaps better, so they can keep close to you. It is difficult to discuss if they have to shout to be heard!
If they use a wheelchair or scooter as they are both small enough to walk abreast along the sidewalks the most?
If they are going to drive your scooter packed in the car, be sure to check the next section.
Will you need to transfer your scooter in your car?
Is it light enough to lift? Is it small enough to bend your boot or trunk? Does it come apart easily into pieces to carry in your vehicle?
Once you bought the scooter right, chances are it will make a huge difference to your mobility and independence.
by: PinkyRoss
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