Specifications

Page 26 of 106 Basic Rider Optimization Training for the Segway HT
Instructor Guide and Participant Workbook Rev 3.5i - January 2004
© Segway LLC 2002 P/N 1707100001aa
The Mantra: Calm, Controlled, Courteous
You control the safe operation of the Segway HT. Your judgment, and awareness of your
surroundings are essential to a safe, enjoyable experience.
> Scan the environment ahead of you and the surface you are negotiating. The faster you are
moving, the farther ahead you must scan.
> Maintain awareness of your surroundings.
> Maintain good posture – keep your arms and legs relaxed and flexed.
> Slow down for pedestrians – pass slowly and courteously.
> Slow down for corners and cross paths.
> Recognize and respond to the Segway HT safety alerts.
Demonstrate Segway Etiquette
> Respect pedestrians by yielding the right of way to them in all cases.
> Avoid surprising pedestrians. When approaching from behind, announce yourself and slow down
when passing.
> When approaching a pedestrian from the front, slow down.
> In heavy pedestrian traffic, slow down and proceed at the pace of sidewalk traffic. Pass only if
there is ample space to do so safely.
> Do not park your Segway HT in a way that blocks pedestrian traffic.
> Do not perform tricks or stunts.
> Cross a road at designated crosswalks or signaled intersections. Do not jaywalk/ride.
> Never take passengers on your Segway HT. It is designed for one rider at a time.
Ask: “Who has a question?”
Optional:
> Review the concepts of contact patch and center of gravity
> Review how the Segway HT balances
> Ask someone to contrast dynamic and static, pitch versus roll.
> Ask about Segway Etiquette, and why it is important.