Physically challenged people can have greater freedom now by using mobility scooter, which also is considered as an advanced form of a wheel chair.
Disabled wheel chairs even the motorized or electric version do not have so much of capability as mobility scooters for physically challenged as they have far greater maneuverability and other advanced options.
They can move over in narrow gaps to transact smooth and uneven tracks without any strain.
People with limited mobility can enjoy life with newfound independence by virtue of mobility scooters.
Daily outdoor tasks are accomplished much more easily.
They range from small errands like going to the adjoining shop, engage in window-shopping, or go up and down the corridor of huge shopping malls or time-consuming multi-cine-complex entertainments.
Some research has to be made before fixing up a model in the areas of seating material, shape, style and comfort, storage space that is accessible as well as concealed, the wheels, steering mechanism, backup power, battery make and longevity, color and lighting arrangement.
Necessary features should be there or added and the overall functionality assessed.
Four wheel models are quite stable though heavier while three wheel models are lighter more maneuverable and can take a shorter turning radius than there four wheel counter parts.
The tires are also important.
There are various sizes available; smaller tires will be suitable for tight spaces while larger tiers are capable of negotiating rugged terrain and rough outdoor application.
Choice of front or rear wheel drive is also possible depending upon indoor or outdoor use.
Steering is mostly with handle bar but some have thumb-switches or joysticks controls are there to facilitate the person to manipulate speed or the direction of the scooter.
Quite a few steering systems with different mechanisms are available to suit the ability of the handicapped person that should be specified during ordering with the manufacture.
Seating also can be tailor made to suit the exact measurements of the user with proper lumbar support and powered adjustments.
But the speed of the scooters is restricted to a maximum of only eight kilometers for reasons of safety.
Lot of additional features can be added to the wheel chair such as head and tail lights, battery chargers that are portable, cane holders, storage baskets etc.
can be added on at places of accessible positions as needed in the Mobility Scooter ordered by the user to his convenience.