Anything we use is more useful to us if we understand exactly how to use it and even how it works. This is true of almost anything that you come into contact with on a daily basis including a television remote control, a computer, a microwave or an electric scooter. Being familiar with the parts of a car helps us become better able to drive it safely and use it efficiently. So understanding the basic components of an electric scooter can help you get the most out of it.

There are some things about electric scooters that only an intensely curious person or someone with a deep interest in them specifically would want to know. Understanding how the drive train or how the throttle works might be interesting, but it’s less helpful to the user than understanding the different types of steering or the terminology that reflects on the actual movement of the electric scooter. Knowing a little terminology can also help you purchase the right scooter if you haven’t yet decided on which one is best for you.

A very important term is called maximum distance per charge, which is also sometimes referred to as maximum miles per charge or operating range. This is very important to know to avoid being stranded somewhere because your battery ran out of power. A scooter’s maximum distance per charge will usually be listed in miles, and that represents how many miles a scooter can go on one full battery charge. Knowing this can help you plan your day, especially if you’re out of the house or on vacation and you’ll be spending a lot of time in your scooter.

Suspension is a term that refers to shock absorption. There may be suspension in the frame around the tires like there would be a car to cushion the body of the scooter as the tires go over bumps and uneven ground. Many scooters also have seat suspension that offers the rider cushioning and shock absorption at seat level. Some seats can be adjusted very easily, as well. The better the seat suspension, the more comfortable your ride will be on your electric scooter, so keep that in mind before you purchase.

There are a few different terms for the type of steering electric scooters use. For those who have problems with hand mobility and dexterity, something called a delta tiller is a good option. This is a term for a handle you can use to steer that’s designed for someone with hand mobility issues. An EZ reach tiller is a steering tiller that also has a lever that can be used to adjust the steering up or down and at an angle to make it more comfortable to use.

Understanding these different terms can help you understand the benefits of the features a particular scooter might offer. And remember that when you’re shopping for a scooter, you should never be afraid to ask questions about what you don’t understand. It’s far better to ask many questions in the beginning than to have buyer’s remorse later on because you didn’t get exactly what you wanted or needed.

Author Bio: Jill Stark is a technical writer and product expert for several online retailers of assistive mobility devices and medical supplies. To learn more about electric scooter parts, please visit AllElectricScooters.com.

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