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How To Ride Scooty in 5 Simple Steps

Step 1: Know Your Scooter

Before we begin riding any new machine, the first thing we need to do is to know about that machine. So, before you start riding a scooter, you need to know basic things about the scooter. In a gearless scooter, you need to press the rear brake and start the scooter with the help of the electric start button. It is advisable that we should hold the rear brake while starting the scooter because otherwise, the vehicle will tend to move forward on its own. In a scooter, both the brakes are placed on the handlebar. The right side of the handlebar has the accelerator and the front brake lever while the left side of the handlebar has the rear brake lever.

Step 2: Sitting on the Saddle and Starting the Scooter

Now, as you know about the basic parts of the scooter, so now you need to sit on your scooter and start it. The gearless scooters have a very low saddle height (seat height) and comfortable sitting posture, so you can easily sit on it. But, make sure you sit upright and straight. Don't lean more towards the handlebar or your left or right as this might cause hindrance in driving. Also, it might disbalance the vehicle and you might fell down. Now, as you are comfortable, start the scooter with the electric start button and don't forget to press the brake lever. You can also start it with the help of the kick.

Step 3: Start Riding and Balancing

Now, as you have started your scooter safely, let's now start to ride it. Please make sure you are on a good smooth surface as you are riding it for the first time. So after starting the scooter, start leaving the brake lever slowly and you will notice that the scooter has started moving forward. Gradually, leave the brake lever completely, place your legs up on the footboard and start giving it throttle with the help of the accelerator. Don't rev the nuts out of it. Just twist the throttle slightly and you will notice that in no time you have crossed 30-40 kmph. As you are a beginner, don't cross 40 kmph and keep riding at a constant speed on a straight road. Also, try to maintain the balance of the vehicle by sitting in a constant position and if you are afraid, you can keep your legs down.

Step 4: Know How to Brake and Turn the Scooter

Now, as you have started riding the scooter at good speeds and know how to balance it, so the next thing you need to know is how to apply the brakes. As mentioned earlier, the front brake is the right lever while the rear brake is handled by the left lever. Try to decrease the speed of the vehicle gradually by applying the rear brakes, i.e. by pressing the left lever. Don't press the brake lever all of a sudden as the tyres might skid. After reaching the final destination, apply the front brake to stop it completely. For turning the scooter, you need to place your one leg on the ground and show the handlebar its direction. Turn the vehicle at slow speeds and use the brakes accordingly.

Step 5: Ride in Traffic

Now that you know, all the basic things about to the scooter and know how to ride it properly, its time you take it on the roads. If you are riding on the main roads of the city for the first time, it is advisable that you take someone as the pillion who is having a driving license. Also, you need to have at least the learner license. Now, to become a good rider you need to drive on the main roads and know how to filter through the traffic. You have to constantly alter the speed, throttle response and apply brakes according to the traffic condition. Don't lose your confidence, ride very confidently but don't be overconfident. You may also need to encounter idiots on the roads, so take care of that and don't race on public roads.