How to Ride a Segway Safely
Segway injuries are reportedly on the rise,[1] and with the Segway-caused death of James Heselden, owner of the Segway company,[2] it's easy to be concerned about the safety of using Segways. The Segway company warns new users that "whenever you ride the Segway HT, you risk injury from loss of control, collisions, and falls" and that it's your responsibility to reduce these risks.
When used correctly, Segways present a clean, safe, and enjoyable means for getting around, and keeping safe is really about using your common sense and keeping an eye out for potential hazards. Here are some suggestions on how to ride a Segway safely.
When used correctly, Segways present a clean, safe, and enjoyable means for getting around, and keeping safe is really about using your common sense and keeping an eye out for potential hazards. Here are some suggestions on how to ride a Segway safely.
