Test Your Knowledge

1. Which statement about the Keys is true?

The Beginner Key has a top forward speed of 6 mph and slowest turning rate, the Open Environement Key has a top forward speed of 12.5 mph and the fastest turning rate, and the Sidewalk Key is between the others.

To change from one Key to another, simply insert whichever Key you want into the Key Port while riding.

The three Keys have different top forward speeds, but the turning rate is constant.
All new riders should begin riding with the Red Open Environment Key first.
2. How do you power on the Segway HT?
Press the Mode Button for 2 seconds.
Insert the Key into the Key Port until you see an orange backlight and hear a faint tone, then remove the Key.
Press the Key into the Key Port and hold it there for the duration of your ride.
Unplug the Segway HT and tilt the Handlebar back and forth to activate the gyroscopes.
3. Which statement about Balance Mode is not true?
Twisting the Steering Grip while in Balance Mode produces forward or backward motion.
Balance Mode is used for riding.
Enter Balance Mode by leveling the Platform, then tapping the Mode Button.
Balance Mode is indicated by a green smiling face in the Display.
4. To move the Segway HT forward, while riding, you should:
Slowly lean forward.
Push the Handlebar forward.
Rock back and forth.
a and b.
5. To turn the Segway HT while riding, you should:
Twist the Handlebar back and forth.
Change to Power Assist Mode.
Just think hard and it will happen.
Rotate the Steering Grip.
6. When you step down off the Segway the first few times, make sure:
Your friend is firmly holding the Handlebar to keep your Segway HT stationary.
You step off very quickly.
You activate the parking brake.
You hold down the Mode Button while stepping down.
7. When the Segway HT is in Power Assist Mode:
You should step on the Platform.
Twising the Steering Grip produces forward or Backward motion.
You should stand to the side until you get used to the motion so that you do not run the Segway HT into your shins.
All of the above.
8. To power off the Segway HT:
Remove the Key from the Key Port.
Step off the Platform.
Unplug the Power Cord.
Press and hold the Mode Button ontil you see a sleepy face in the Display.
9. When you first power on the Segway HT, it will automatically be in what Mode?
Balance Mode.
Power Assist Mode.
Neither a or b.
It does not automatically enter any Mode.
10. If you see the frowning face with the red backlight in the Display when you try to enter Balance Mode, your Segway HT is indicating:
You powered on with the incorrect Key.
You are too close to a wall or obstacle.
Your Platform is not level enough.
None of the above.
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