With the dark night drawing in and fireworks night just around the corner, it’s the time of year went many people are travelling about at night whom don’t normally do so. But if you are using a mobility scooter or powerchair below is couple of points to consider to make sure you are safe when travelling about at night!
Lights
Many medium size and large mobility scooters and powerchairs already have lights fitted but many smaller portable products don’t have lights fitted as standard so you might need to think about fixing some additional lights. The best way to get light fitted is to look at push bike lights which can then be mounted onto the tubing to provide a visible light to other pavements and road users, one of the benefits of this is that the lights won’t drain the battery pack so you will still get the distance you normally achieve.
Plan Your Journey
If you are travelling about in the dark it is always advisable to plan journey and use well-lit road as much as you can, when crossing the road make sure that you are visible and not between two parks cars because when you are using a mobility product you are unfortunately lower down and might not be seen by road users.
Reflective items
A large range of reflective products are available to ensure you are visible of an evening so you might want to consider purchase something such as a reflective rest or jacket which will also keep you warm! But a reflective bag is also available which slips onto the back of the seat. Most electric mobility products have reflective stickers mounted onto the back but you can also purchase reflective strips which can be mounted higher allowing it to be more visible other pavement and road users.
Keep In Contact
Try and inform people of your movements and if you are travelling to someone home why not give them a call when you are on your way (and get them to get the kettle on!). Also do the same when you are travelling back, just to keep yourself safe!
If you are interested in a range of reflective products or perhaps are interested in getting a mobility scooter or powerchair with light then contact your local 1st Step Mobility shop and book yourself in for a free no obligation home demonstration.
