Scooters - The Small And The Dangerous

As the weather begins to warm up, people start to dust off their stored motorcycles and start riding through Provo, Utah. Utah already has the reputation of having bad drivers, and car accidents occur daily, which means risks of a motorcycle accident are very possible. Some people believe that a scooter is safer to ride and isn’t as dangerous as motorcycles, but a lawyer may tell you different.

Motorcycles VS. Scooters

There are a couple of differences between motorcycles and scooters, the biggest difference is the size of the bike and the engine. Motorcycles are faster and can be difficult to manage, if you don’t know what you are doing. People who cause a motorcycle accident usually have some issues with braking in time, or trying to shift gears when a sudden problem occurs in front of them.

Motorcycles need the attention of the rider, so that they can balance the bike, shift gears properly and be properly focused on what’s in front of them. Scooters allow a rider to simply sit and accelerate, which may cause the rider to make more foolish decisions on the streets in Provo.

What Your Lawyer Has To Say

Your lawyer will also tell you that it’s important to wear the same safety gear a motorcyclist does, even if you drive a scooter, but many scooter riders fail to do so. Provo is considered a college town, so many students believe that they don’t have to wear the gear, because nothing bad happens when driving the course of two or three blocks. Even if you are a casual rider, take the precautionary steps to keeping yourself safe from the possibilities of an accident.

As stated earlier, scooters are smaller and lighter. This is very appealing to someone living in a small community like Provo who can get from place to place quickly. However, people drive rapidly and don’t realize the dangers it can cause on a smaller vehicle with small wheels. Your lawyer may even tell you that scooters are far less stable on the roads and riders are prone to losing control and finding themselves in an accident that is comparable to a motorcycle accident.

Before you decide to buy a scooter, remember you can get legal advice a motorcycle accident lawyer, even if you own and drive a scooter. If you aren’t comfortable with getting a big motorcycle, there are classes and other training programs that help new riders feel confident in their riding abilities before they take to the streets in Provo. Just remember to be safe and make wise decisions on the roads. 

Eric Simmons is a legal writer for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter.