Safety Checklist
Both hands, both feet. When riding, keep both hands on the Grips and both feet on the Platform (not extending beyond the Platform in front or back). Do not attempt to carry any object in your hand(s). If you need to carry any object, use a Segway-approved cargo accessory or a securely attached backpack with both shoulder straps in place.
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Don’t ride in the dark. Do not ride the Segway HT in low visibility conditions without a light. To ride safely, you must be able to clearly see what is in front of you and you must be clearly visible to others.
Be relaxed. Ride in a relaxed position with your knees and elbows slightly bent and head up.
Be prepared to stop. Be especially careful when approaching or crossing intersecting streets, driveways, corners, doorways, and other areas where you may need to slow down or stop to avoid motor vehicles, bicyclists, or pedestrians.
Be alert. As with any other transportation device, you must be mentally alert to safely ride a Segway HT. Do not attempt to ride if you are ill or if you cannot comply fully with the instructions and warnings in this guide. Do not ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Avoid distractions. Do not use a cell phone, listen to headphones, or engage in any other activity that might distract you or interfere with your ability to monitor your surroundings while riding.
Don’t ride backward. You should not ride backward, except to maneuver a few feet. Instead, turn and ride forward. There is a difference between maneuvering backward and riding backward, similar to the difference between stepping back and walking backward. Maneuver backward only when necessary to open a door or back away from an obstacle.
Never let go of a balancing Segway HT. Never let go of your Segway HT when in Balance Mode, because the Segway HT will travel some distance on its own before shutting down. The Segway HT will not travel very far if you let go of it when it is stopped. But, if you let go of it when it is moving at any speed, it could travel much farther, risking injury to others and damage to the Segway HT.
