If you are a handicapped individual and find it hard to walk or move around easily then a scooter might be for you. Scooters come in three wheel or four wheel varieties. The four wheel scooter is probably more stable on inclines or declines. However, they are very difficult to turn and maneuver. The three wheel scooter moves very freely. You can turn around in a small area and maintain your balance without a problem. Most scooters come with lights, turn signals, a horn, backup lights and backup beeper. They range in size based mainly on your weight. A small scooter can hold a large person, but the battery range will be diminished and the body will not last as long. If you buy the correct size scooter, the battery charge range is between five and ten miles.
Scooters can be taken almost anywhere, but you need something to get it into a vehicle in order to take it with you. Some scooters fold up or can be disassembled but these can be awkward or very heavy. There are ramps that go on the bumper or side doors of a van, but again these can be heavy. A disabled person could not handle these alone. There are also electrical lifts that you put the scooter on and it is lifted into the vehicle. This can be done in the back or the side of a minivan or regular van. I don’t think this type of lift would work in a car. There are lifts that go on the outside using a trailer hitch that will fit almost any size of vehicle.
If you are disabled and on Medicare there is a possibly that they will pay for the scooter or an electric wheel chair. Getting it into a vehicle is not covered by any insurance. The electric lifts cost over $2,000, so be prepared. If you want to go places and get around easily, then a scooter is for you.
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