Read on to find out more, the result will be scoot-safe savvy children who have good road manners, pavement etiquette and practical skills including how to brake and steer a scooter.
Watch out for sticks lying on the ground as your wheels can get caught in them especially If they are thin.
Watch out for icy spots where puddles may have frozen over In the winter months, if you look closely the pavement looks extra shiny in patches. These are the slippery points to avoid.
Use the grass to slow you down if you get up to high speeds on tarmac where slamming your brake on could throw you.
Watch out for sticks and branches falling down from trees!
Carry your scooter if it’s too muddy! Or you can ask a grown up to help you.
Stay away from the river if it’s windy! Instead enjoy the wind with one of our Micro Windmills!
Make sure laces aren’t tied up and tucked well away and don’t wear baggy clothing which could get caught in the wheels!
Do not take abrupt turns while scooting, glide into the turn.
Slightly lift the scooter as you go down the kerb so you don’t go head first over the handlebars.
Don’t scoot whilst holding sticks (no matter how amazing it is) or anything else for that matter! Both hands safely on the handlebars at all time.
Dips and dents in pavements can cause havoc. Always keep your eyes peeled and your knees braced to be ready for any unfortunate wobbles.
Don't eat whilst scooting. Instead, take a picnic in your Micro Lunchbag.
Watch out for manhole covers as they are more slippery than pavements. Also keep your eyes peeled for grates for drains as wheels can fit in the ‘slots’.
Pick a line on the floor and practice stopping at it. Can put down a stick / choose a lamppost and aim for it.
Dips and dents in pavements can cause havoc. Always keep your eyes peeled and your knees braced to be ready for any unfortunate wobbles.