Hoveround Ventura Deluxe 3-Wheel Scooter User Manual - Page 4

2. SAFETY NOTICE 2.1 BEFORE DRIVING The user needs to be familiar with the usage and operation of this vehicle before driving. Therefore, please always keep the following safety notices in mind. ■ The same traffic rules apply to the use of this vehicle as apply to pedestrians For your safety, please therefore follow the rules that apply to pedestrians. ♦ Ride on pavement, sidewalks or pedestrian areas only. Never ride on roads or highways. ♦ Please do not drive your scooter after consuming alcohol or when you are tired. ♦ Please be careful when driving your scooter in low light. It has not been designed for use at night. ♦ Be extremely cautious when driving your scooter in busy areas or in shopping malls. ■ Practice operating your vehicle Before using the scooter in busy or potentially dangerous areas, familiarize yourself with the operation of your scooter. Please practice in a wide and open area like a park. In order to avoid accidents with your scooter while driving, please bear in mind driving motions, such as accelerating, stopping, turning, reversing, up-and down ramps. ♦ Please turn the speed dial to low speed position for your initial practice. ♦ Be sure someone accompanies you for safety when driving on the pavement for the first time. ♦ Only use higher speed setting when you are confident that you can easily operate and control your scooter. ■ The scooter is only to be used by one person at a time Do not carry passengers on your scooter (including children) ■ Do not use this vehicle to carry or haul goods ♦ As the maximum weight can be carried please refer to "MAX USER WEIGHT" in Section 7 SPECIFICATIONS ♦ Maximum loading weight for basket is 6.5 lbs. 3 Rev.2.02.15.13