Safety first Organisation Ltd
C/o Disability Essex
The Centre for Disability Studies
34 Rocheway
Rochford
SS4 IDQ
T: 01702 544927
M: 07850453117
E: info@safetyfirst.uk.net
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Mobility Scooters and Powered Wheelchairs

mobility scooter training

Our Mobility Scooter and Powered Wheelchair course consists of one half-day's training consisting of theory and practical exercises.

This training is the first of its kind and is entirely voluntary. It will give scooter drivers the confidence to ride their vehicles competently and provide them with the knowledge of relevant legislation and maintainence requirements.

Who should attend?

Mobility scooter users, powered wheelchair users, manual self-propelled wheelchair users, carers and medical staff.

Course content
  • What are they?
  • What are they designed for?
  • Different classes of machines
  • Where can class 3 vehicles be used?
  • Safety restrictions
  • Legal requirements
  • The law
  • Construction requirements
  • Do I need insurance?
  • Preparing for the road
  • Rules to obey on the footpath
  • Rules of the road
  • Road dos and don'ts
  • Road do's and don'ts
  • Traffic signs and signals
  • Parking
  • Parking concessions

We are happy to significantly discount our normal fees for charitable organisations