Luke Watson has created a video series for the NEW RIDER of an automatic motor scooter. Want to learn how to ride a Scooter? Then this series of videos will take you through the steps. How to ride a VESPA.

PART FOUR: Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop | Brakes & Throttle
In this video Luke explains good riding posture and explains how to take off and move off and go! Luke also explain how to use the rear brake, the front brake and both brakes together. Luke explains and demonstrates some braking exercises and techniques for the beginner rider to learn and practice. The key focus of this lesson is controlling the throttle and brakes for safety and the emphasis for the new rider is learning to accelerate and brake in a straight line, in an upright position.

The key points in this HOW TO VIDEO are:
~ Friction point with brake levers
~ Set Up and Squeeze braking techniques
~ Brake, throttle, release brake and take off
~ Throttle increase to suit load and, as needed
~ Left foot to ground on stop
~ Brake lights to communicate with other road users
~ Beginners practice on the straight
~ Hill starts on a scooter

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HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER SERIES
Part 1 ~ Posture |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Posture | Part 1  
Part 2 ~ Starting and Stopping the Engine + Mount & Dismount |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Start & Stop ...  
Part 3 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Move Off Stop...  
Part 4 ~ Take Off, Move Off, Slow & Stop + Brakes & Throttle |
   • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Take Off, Mov...  
Part 5 Slow Ride, Slow Controlled Ride, Lane Splitting, Lane Filtering, Weaving Through Traffic Jams and Rear Brake & Throttle Control |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Slow Ride and...  
Part 6 ~ Turns, UTurns and Figure 8s (Steering at low speed) |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Turns, Figure...  
Part 7 ~ Counter Steer, Slalom and Cornering |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Counter Steer...  
Part 8 ~ Crash Avoidance, Swerving and Controlled Stopping |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Crash Avoidan...  
Part 9 ~ PreRide Scooter Checks & Commentary Ride |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | PreRide Scoo...  
Part 10 ~ How To Wash Your Motor Scooter ~ Dos and Don’ts |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | How To Wash Y...  
Part 11 ~ PreRide Checks in RealTime |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | PreRide Chec...  
Part 12 ~ Parking Your Scooter (the basic skills) PART A |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Parking Your ...  
Part 13 ~ Parking Your Scooter (reallife scenarios) PART B |    • HOW TO RIDE A SCOOTER | Parking Your ...  

UPCOMING VIDEOS IN THIS SERIES
COMING SOON

Part 14 ~ Hills: Hill Starts And All About Hills
Part 15 ~ Pillion Passengers: All You Need To Know About Riding With Other Passengers
Part 16 ~ Motorcycle and Scooter Safety Equipment
Part 17 ~ Checking Your Oil and Topping Up Your Oil

IN THE TRAFFIC
Part 18 ~ Give Way, Yield & Go
Part 19 ~ Road Position & Adapting To Various Environments & Situations
Part 20 ~ Road Position Before, During & After Turns
Part 21 ~ Safe Following Distances: The Time Lapse Formula
Part 22 ~ System Of Vehicle Control (For Hazards, Intersections & Corners)
Part 23 ~ Vision: Identifying & Reacting To Hazards Through Scanning
Part 24 ~ Vision: Use Of Mirrors & Should Checks
Part 25 ~ Roundabouts
Part 26 ~ Courtesy, Consideration, Cooperation & Communication With Other Road Users
Part 27 ~ Safe Speed & Going With The Flow
Part 28 ~ All About Using Your Indicators
Part 29 ~ Defensive Riding Techniques
Part 30 ~ Attitude, State of Mind & Your Health
Part 31 ~ Target Fixation
Part 32 ~ Riding in the Rain
Part 33 ~ Riding at Night


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