| If you follow what your mother has been telling you for | | | | Another factor that is not often mentioned that you |
| years - anything that looks fun is probably dangerous - | | | | should definitely consider is your height and weight. |
| then you would never even consider getting on a | | | | Although purchasing a moped online will grant you the |
| moped. However, not only do mopeds look super fun, | | | | best prices possible, you may want to first visit a local |
| they are also super safe.Although many components | | | | moped dealership if you are under a certain height. For |
| of mopeds differ significantly from more traditional | | | | those of you who are vertically challenged, you'll want |
| vehicles, they are still constructed with a sufficient | | | | to make sure that you can properly reach the handle |
| number of features that help maintain a proper amount | | | | bars and that your feet can make solid contact with |
| of safety for riders. | | | | the running boards. If they can't, then this will put you |
| Mopeds feature bright lamp systems that provide a | | | | into a precarious position while riding and will quickly put |
| clear route to follow and illuminate the bike well enough | | | | you off balance, causing you to swerve and crash. In |
| to be seen by all the other nearby and approaching | | | | addition, individuals with significant body weights may |
| vehicles. Plus, they also feature sealed drum brake | | | | want to consider another mode of transportation |
| systems, which will not fade in wet conditions. | | | | because inertia increases with weight, making turning |
| However, this should only provide you with confidence | | | | more difficult and potentially dangerous. |
| in certain situations where you have no choice but to | | | | It should also be noted that just because mopeds are |
| travel on wet roads. If you do have the option, try to | | | | not ruled as a major vehicle doesn't mean you'll be |
| wait out the wet weather before you hit the road. And | | | | exempt from certain laws. Heck, if people can get |
| most mopeds feature wide tires (if not, you can easily | | | | arrested driving a motorized barstool a few blocks |
| customize or upgrade later), shock absorbers and a | | | | while under the influence of alcohol, you can definitely |
| low center of gravity through the weight of the engine. | | | | get nailed for driving a moped under the influence. With |
| These factors all contribute to increase | | | | a good amount of responsible thinking before you start |
| maneuverability and stability. | | | | drinking, you can stay safe and live to ride another day. |