15) Be aware of your surroundings
Your surrounding environment can change
quickly; there may be ice on the road, or puddles
or mud. You may have glare from the sun on your
visor or find yourself having to avoid an animal or
child who has run onto the road.
Always drive defensively. Always
be ready to take action to avoid a
collision.
Sometimes cars and pedestrians
do not see scooters, always be
alert and ready to pull on the
brakes and stop quickly if
necessary.
Note: Sometimes it can be hard to hear cars
tooting, railway crossing bells or sirens from
emergency vehicles because you have a helmet
on. Try to be aware of what other traffic is doing.
Avoid undertaking cars that are travelling
slowly or queued at traffic lights.
NEVER wear headphones or listen to
music while riding a scooter.
