Travelling smart: a teen’s guide to safe adventures
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Travelling independently, whether by walking, cycling, scooting, or using public transport, is something we all do more of as we get older and have more freedom! But no matter the method we choose, how do we keep ourselves, and others, safe and avoid accidents? This article will give you the low-down on the best ways you can protect yourself when you’re out and about, travelling independently. Some of these tips probably seem obvious but you would be surprised how many teens each year get caught out and end up having an avoidable accident while travelling around.
E-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards
More and more of us have e-bikes, e-scooters and hoverboards. There are some rules about them that you may not know:
- It’s illegal to ride your own e-scooters and hoverboard in public places including roads and pavements.
- You need a driving licence to ride a hired e-scooter in public places, so you have to be over 17.
If you do choose to ride them follow the simple and most effective rul...
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