| Check out the reigning ‘Power Scooters’ | | | | Start with the basics: Start with the basics of |
| – The Mahindra Power Scooters Rodeo, Duro | | | | getting the balance of the scooter right without |
| and Flyte | | | | having to touch your legs down too often. Once |
| A toddler first begins to show signs of movement | | | | you get your scooter moving confidently, take |
| by simply sliding its tiny body in a forward motion. | | | | time to learn essential skills like braking, |
| This motion then slowly translates into moving on | | | | accelerating, cornering and curves. This will |
| all fours. Eventually, the toddler finds strength to | | | | prepare you for riding in traffic. |
| stand up on its feet by taking support of nearby | | | | Move on to advanced skills: When you are |
| objects. Then begin the first shaky steps of the | | | | confident about balancing the scooter right and |
| toddler which is the proudest moment for any | | | | being able to ride the scooter fluently, the next |
| parent. Eventually, the child learns to take firm | | | | step is to learn the real riding. Start venturing into |
| steps and starts walking. | | | | busy streets, on the highway, at night and in |
| In a similar way, learning to ride a scooter is a | | | | heavy traffic. Learn to ride handle your scooter |
| stepwise process. In the end, when you set out | | | | confidently in traffic. |
| to learn anything, including riding a scooter, | | | | Be prepared for Emergency Situations: This is the |
| remember that “Practice makes perfect.” | | | | most important skill which should be taken into |
| The good thing about learning to ride a scooter | | | | consideration. Handling emergencies means you will |
| (like a Mahindra Rodeo or a Mahindra Duro) is that | | | | have to learn how to brake suddenly to avoid a |
| it is easy. Every beginner has the dread about | | | | collision or an obstacle, braking while on a curve, |
| how to balance the scooter right and whether the | | | | coping with skids, riding on uneven surfaces, and |
| tyres would skid while leaning into a turn and how | | | | handling bad weather/road conditions. |
| to handle the scooter in between the traffic of | | | | Start enjoying group rides and carrying |
| fast moving cars and SUV’s. But you will | | | | passengers: Once you have mastered the |
| have to make a start somewhere. These scooter | | | | aforementioned skills, it is time for you to enjoy |
| driving tips by Mahindra will help. | | | | the real fun of scooter riding. And believe me, |
| Learn to ride a bicycle first: The first step to learn | | | | Scooters like Mahindra Rodeo and Duro will |
| any two wheelers is to learn how to ride a | | | | naturally increase your affinity for social |
| bicycle. If you can’t even ride a bicycle, you | | | | gatherings. Long rides, adventure trips, parties and |
| stand nowhere when it comes to riding. If you | | | | movies will all follow. Riding with a bunch of friends |
| are absolutely new to two wheelers, start with | | | | is a lot of fun but riding in a group requires a |
| learning to ride a bicycle. | | | | different skill which needs to be mastered. |
| Wear protective gear: Your gear is your main | | | | Scooters have come a long way from the days |
| protection. A helmet is a must. You also need to | | | | of the Vespa and Lambretta. Modern scooters |
| wear, eye protection, tough and bright clothing | | | | are light, powerful and highly fuel efficient. |
| that is highly visible and the right footwear. | | | | Mahindra’s range of trendy and powerful |
| Wearing fluorescent colors like yellows and greens | | | | ‘Power Scooters’ set the tone for an |
| is always better as you would be visible from far. | | | | utterly exciting urban ride. Mahindra’s power |
| Learn and follow Traffic rules: Traffic rules are | | | | scooters, namely Rodeo, Duro and Fylte are as |
| meant for the protection and convenience of | | | | adventure filled for male riders as they are peppy |
| people driving on roads. Learn the traffic rules and | | | | and fun-filled for female riders. Mahindra Rodeo |
| always follow them to avoid any mishaps and | | | | makes for an ideal macho scooter for the urban |
| inconvenience to other drivers. | | | | male. |
| Know your scooter: It is always better to have all | | | | If you can’t still ride a scooter, learn how to |
| the information of your ride. Learn all you can | | | | ride one. It is easy. Once you have mastered the |
| about your scooter and its controls and working | | | | scooter riding skills, riding a Mahindra Power |
| parts. | | | | Scooter will be more than just a fun experience. |