Do you want to learn how to ride a scooter/vespa/moto? Are you anxious about it or don't know where to start? Watch this! I am a self-identified Good Scooter Driver; I have driven for 2.5 years and over 20,000 km (about 12,000+ miles).
I, too, was very anxious to ride a scooter, but once I got the hang of it, it became my favorite form of transportation. With a scooter, you are able to access many places easily (and it's easier to find parking too!) Also, it's just fun.
**I originally created this guide to help people preparing for the Taiwanese scooter driving exam, and I make many references to Taiwan in the video. However, the video content can be useful to many for good driving basics! I am driving a Kymco GP 125cc scooter (year unknown) that I rented while living in Taiwan. In the United States, I owned a 2009 Genuine Buddy 50cc scooter.**
I hope this guide is useful; please enjoy~
00:08 - Step 1: Know your scooter
02:39 - Step 2: Trust your scooter
03:17 - Step 3: Be safe
03:46 - Step 4: The 3 'SH's
06:07 - Step 5: Try try see & trust
08:41 - Step 6: Mentally prepare
09:12 - Step 7: Prepare materials
10:11 - Step 8: Be confident & cautious
11:17 - BONUS: me trying the Taiwanese driving test
NEXT: Watch someone ride a scooter for the first time! https://youtu.be/XSjsLFbMD3k
What's In My Scooter Video: https://youtu.be/j9IPWuHocJg
Official Taiwan Driving Test Explanation (in Chinese): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IdPRM7DGXg
Driving Test Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyHwJRMIsu0
If you feel like reading a blog about my first experiences with the scooter (it'll certainly humanize the experience), you can see it here: https://iwanttoseekinmen.home.blog/2018/09/30/transportation-bus-scooter-ferry-airplane/
Music:
When It All Falls by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk
Arch by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk
The New One by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk
Coming Storm by Ketsa, licensed with permission from the Independent Music Licensing Collective - imlcollective.uk