Slips

Loss of traction leads to falls.

The Segway HT Tires must grip the ground for the machine to stay upright!

Avoid slippery surfaces.

A person slips when stepping on ice or other slippery surfaces because the person loses traction. The Segway HT can slip in the same way.

If a tire loses traction, then the Segway HT cannot move to stay upright and the rider could fall. To be safe, avoid slippery surfaces, such as ice, wet floors, wet grass, or any other surface that you might slip on if you were running. Also, remember that wet, soapy, and oily tires can lose traction and slip on any surface, so check your Tires, and keep them clean with just soap and water.

Avoid loose objects and materials.

A person can also slip by stepping on a branch, cord, or other object that rolls under foot or by stepping on loose materials like small stones. The Segway HT can slip in the same way. To be safe, you must avoid riding over loose objects or materials.

Avoid steep slopes.

A person is more likely to slip walking up or down a steep slope because he needs more traction. In the same way, if you ride your Segway HT up or down a steep slope, you are more likely to lose traction and fall. To be safe, you should avoid riding up or down steep slopes.

Maintain the correct tire air pressure.