Travelling at around 12 miles per hour, the kid’s electric scooter will
not pose any great risk if basic precautions are taken. However, due to many
reasons, there have been cases of kids suffering minor injuries. Riding a kid’s
electric scooter is a lot of fun, in addition to grooming kids to understand,
learn and follow the rules of traffic and discipline on the roads. Here are a
few quick tips that will help to prevent injuries to kids who use the cute and
adorable scooters.
Wear a helmet
A helmet is certainly mandatory. Regardless of how confident the kids
are, or how experienced they are at handling and maneuvering an electric
scooter, it is imperative that they be provided with helmets. Wearing a helmet
should become a habit for kids. In the event of a fall, a protected head will
help to minimize injuries. When individuals fall of two wheelers, the chances
of banging or scraping heads on other objects or the road are higher. It is
therefore important to wear helmets.
Protective gear and reflective
stickers
Protective gear like knee and elbow pads, reflective vests, and neon
stickers offer greater protection to kids. This will also increase visibility
of the kids in traffic and help other road users to be aware of the presence of
kids and prevent accidents. With fashionable protective gear and stickers
available easily, it should not be a problem convincing kids to wear them for
their safety.
Match size of scooter and power
with age of kids
It is important to
choose an electric scooter that matches the size and age of the kids. The
kids should be in apposition to handle the size and the power of the scooters.
Riding a scooter with a small board may not be suitable for a very large kid,
who will have to adjust his frame and balance within the small space.
Similarly, a very large or oversized scooter for a puny kid will lead to a
disadvantage. With the right size, a kid will be comfortable and confident of
handling the scooter, leading to lesser risk of injuries.
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