Safe scooting tips for whanau, parents and schools - see also www.education.nzta.govt.nz and Hike it Bike it Scoot it Skate it http://education.nzta.govt.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/25223/Hike-it-Bike-it-Scoot-it-Skate-it-A3-WEB.PDF

1. Safe scooting hints and tips
Text developed by
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Safe scooting hints and tips
Text developed by
Greater Wellington Regional Council

2. Wear a helmet!
Look at the next slide for
the correct way to wear
a helmet.
Elbow pads
Knee pads

3. The helmet should sit
level on your head…
…with the straps
comfortably done up…
…and snug under
your chin.

4. Knee pads and
elbow pads can
absorb a lot of force in a
crash.
Make sure yours are fitted
so they don’t slide out of
place if you fall on them.

5. Check the
clamps are done
up.
Check that the
brake is in good
condition – not
cracked or loose.
Check that the
wheels spin
freely.

6. Wh nau and caregiversāWh nau and caregiversā
should supervise childrenshould supervise children
wherever they arewherever they are
scooting.scooting.

7. Check the front
wheel is facing
forward.
Place your front
foot on the deck as far
forward as you can.

8. Text
Choose
safe places
to scoot.
Choose
surfaces which
are firm, dry
and even.Avoid gravel,
wet areas and
raised edges.

9. Stop three scooter
lengths back from
the crossing or driveway
so you are safe if
something
unexpected happens..
Stop and look up and
down driveways to
check for cars.
Use your kerb drill
every time.

10. Always use your
kerb drill when you
are getting ready
to cross the road.
Choose safe crossing
places like pedestrian
crossings or controlled
intersections.
Always walk with
your scooter when
crossing the road.

11. Scooters areScooters are
allowed in theallowed in the
same places assame places as
pedestrians.pedestrians.
Slow down or hopSlow down or hop
off your scooter tooff your scooter to
safely passsafely pass
pedestrians.pedestrians.

12. Change the foot you use to
kick your scooter from time-to-time.
This avoids pain and injuries
from always using the same foot
and helps your turning skills and
improves your balance.

13. Safe scooting hints and tips

14. Safe scooting hints and tips
Text developed by
Greater Wellington Regional Council
Safe scooting hints and tips
Text developed by
Greater Wellington Regional Council