I get this question a lot
Dec 30th, 2005 | by Neil Barton | Posted in scooters | Comments Off
Someone wrote: “How safe does one feel driving around NYC on a Vespa?”
My answer:
I don’t think that is a question that has one universal answer. Rather, it is determined by the person, prior experience and training. I have met some people who are just nervous in general and tend to do badly on 2 wheels. I knew a girl who dropped her scooter not 5 minutes after getting it and decided never to ride again. Now, if you have experience driving a car in heavy traffic and you also rode a bicycle on city streets when you were younger as I did then you have some prior experience that will make you feel more at ease. Finally, I can not say enough good things about the Motorcycle Safety Foundation courses. Take a course before you ride, it will make you a better rider and it may very well save your life.
Hope this helps!
