Adam Boulton asked:


Even people who have low mobility can have the pleasure of driving a scooter and an electric scooter helps to satisfy their needs. An electric scooter or mobility scooter is a battery operated scooter that can be driven by any person who finds it difficult to walk or stand for a long time.

Electric scooters can be used either for indoor use, outdoor use or for both. Generally, electric scooters have three or four wheels and since they are battery operated, they do not cause any environmental pollution. The electric scooter has a pair of batteries that need to be recharged on a regular basis which depends upon the time and distance traveled and also the type of battery being used.

Electric scooters are so designed that they are easy to use and are equipped with brake systems that are well advanced, thus making the stopping of scooters quite easy. Further more, the scooters also have a parking brake so that they do not roll off while they are parked.

Depending upon the needs of the user, the electric scooters can be classified as foldable electric scooters, three wheeled electric scooters and four wheeled electric scooters. As the name implies, the foldable type can be easily folded and transported any time and is suitable for those who travel frequently and are ideal for long trips. The three wheeled electric scooters are quite easy to use both indoors and outdoors and are comfortable and durable. The seats are sturdier than portable models and provide ample leg room than any other model. The main convenience is that they can be steered to turn tight corners.

The four wheeled electric scooters are mainly intended for outdoor purposes and are preferred when maximum stability is needed to support the three wheeled structure. Such scooters can be used in rugged terrains and are more stable than three wheeled scooters. Evidently, these types of scooters have wider base and bigger tires and can travel as faster as ten miles per hour. There are heavy duty electric scooters too, for those who are more than 350 pounds.

Electric scooters usually need a key to function but however, they can be used in free wheel mode even without the use of keys .Hence, even when the batteries are being charged, the scooters can be stored and transported easily.

To sum up, the electric scooters have the advantage of being environment friendly, they do not need any physical effort as they are operated on battery and offer a lot of much needed confidence in people who have less mobility and gives them the regained independence of traveling freely on the streets. Such people need not depend on other’s assistance to travel even uphill, which would give them great satisfaction.



Lucy

Tyson J Stevenson asked:


Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters are specially designed for people who have low mobility. An electric scooter is basically a battery-operated vehicle with the capacity of only one person. These scooters are mainly used by those people who feel difficulty in standing or walking for long periods of time. The Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters are either designed for indoor use, outdoor use and both indoor and outdoor use. The main difference between an Electric Scooter and a motorized wheelchair is that the later is generally intended for indoor use and also costs more.

The Mobility scooters generally come in a wide range of styles which are capable of accommodating different types of user needs. The Electric Scooters can have three wheels or maybe four. All these scooters run with battery power, so there is no chance to create environmental pollution. The pair of batteries used by these scooters are rechargeable and need to be re-charged on a regular basis. The time and distance covered by an electric scooter after every charging depends significantly on the type of battery and its capacity. There is no need to worry about the operation of these scooters as they are very easy. The Electric Scooters are generally equipped with advanced brake systems which make the stopping of these scooters very simple. These scooters also have parking brake which stops from rolling the vehicle when it is parked.

·Different types of Electric Scooters

There are different types of Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters according to the various users needs. They are as follows:

1) Transportable or Foldable Mobility Scooters: As the name implies these scooters are easily foldable and ready to transport at any time. These type of scooters are perfect for people those who love traveling. These scooters can be disassembled into 3 or 4 pieces of light parts, according to the different scooter models, for easy transport in most cars trunks.

2) Three-Wheeled Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters: The three- wheeled mobility scooters offer full-sized comfort and durability which is absolutely perfect for both indoor as well as outdoor use. These scooters have a maximum weight capacity of 300 to 500 lbs.

3) Four-Wheeled Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters: Whenever maximum stability is required a fourth wheel is necessary to support the three- wheeled structure to obtain a stable platform. These types of scooters are mainly used for outdoor use. These scooters have bigger tires with wider base and can go as fast as 10 mph.

4) Heavy Duty Electric Scooters: These scooters are built for heavy people who weigh more than 350 pounds. These scooters come with both three and four-wheeled models and with the weight capacity up to 500 pounds.

·The Advantages of Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters

The main advantages of Electric Scooters or Mobility Scooters are as follows:

1)As the Electric Scooters are powered by battery therefore no physical exertion is required.

2)The people with low mobility can go uphill very easily with the help of these scooters.

3)The person who feels difficulty in walking does not need anybodies assistance to drive these scooters as it is very easy operating these scooters.



Dolores

bloom media asked:


One of the hardest things about growing older can be giving up your independence. As arthritis pain increases, you need a lot of help moving around, and so you may have to get a wheelchair. However, for people who live alone, a wheelchair is not a viable option since it requires someone else push it. After all, using your upper arms to pull the wheelchair can be just as painful as walking. There are also electric wheelchairs available, but many times these chairs are large and do not maneuver well.

For these reasons, more and more people with limited mobility are purchasing electric scooters. Electric mobility scooters are now capable of going up to twelve miles without being recharged, and many models are built primarily for outdoor use. Whereas when mobility scooters first came out they were large and cumbersome, they are now smaller and can be disassembled when not in use. They often have baskets on them that make grocery shopping easier, and some can be recharged without the person even having to get out of the chair. Some mobility chairs can even be described as stylish!

However, many older people do not consider buying an electric scooter because they may feel that a mobility scooter might cost a lot. What they often don’t realize is that Medicare will often pay for your mobility scooter. Basically any person who is largely immobile will easily qualify for a free scooter. You simply have to visit with your primary care doctor, who will write you a prescription for the chair. The doctor will write out a medical report, including the prescription, and will submit it to the store that you buy your mobility scooter from so that Medicare will be billed for it.

So when you are looking into purchasing a mobility scooter, be sure to consider the following questions. Will you be using the scooter mostly in your home, or outdoors? Scooters with three wheels are much easier to maneuver than those with four, and are better for use indoors. However, if you are going to mostly be using the scooter outdoors, you should get a scooter with four wheels, which are designed to be used almost anywhere.

Next, is the scooter comfortable? If you can, it is better to try out the chair in person before you buy it. Each scooter is controlled by a set of handlebars. How easy is it for you to maneuver the scooter? Most scooters these days have cushioned seats and head rests for added comfort, but you should try it out and see how comfortable it is to you. Also, some scooters have seats that are capable of swiveling by as much as 360 degrees, making it much easier for the scooter’s user to move around.

Electric mobility scooters have become a very popular way for older people to regain a large amount of their independence. Since these mobility scooters have become the primary mode of transportation for many people, you will definitely want to make sure that you find a chair you really like before you buy it.



Jim

sweetnjdude4u asked:


I want to buy an electric (non mobility scooter) and use it within my town in New Jersey however I am wondering something What is the speed limit a person with an electric scooter can go before it becomes illegal and does it really require a moped / motorcycle license even if it goes 19 mph?

Neil