Crash or Cap?
Name one common injury from e-bike/e-scooter crashes.
Broken bones, cuts/road rash, bruises, head/neck injuries, arm/wrist/leg injuries.
Illinois law: Can e-bikes be ridden on sidewalks?
No. E-bikes are not allowed on sidewalks under current Illinois rules.
Riding with your phone in your hand. Safe or sus?
Sus. Phone away while riding.
What should you do before checking a text while riding?
Pull over somewhere safe and stop first.
What is the safest position for both hands while riding an e-scooter?
On the handlebars.
True or false: “If you only ride a few blocks, a crash probably cannot be serious.”
False. Even short rides can lead to serious injuries if you fall, hit a car, or hit your head.
True or false: E-bike riders still have to follow stop signs and traffic signals.
True.
Wearing a helmet that is strapped and level on your head. Safe or sus?
Safe.
What should you do before crossing a busy intersection on an e-bike or scooter?
Slow down, look both ways, and make sure it’s clear.
Why can wearing loose clothing while riding an e-bike be dangerous?
It can get caught in the chain, wheel, or other moving parts.
Crash or Cap: Cars are the biggest danger to e-scooter riders.
CAP. Many injuries happen when riders fall without ever hitting another vehicle.
Current Illinois low-speed e-scooter rule: Is it one rider or two riders?
One rider only.
Two people on one scooter for “just a quick ride.” Safe or sus?
Sus. One rider only, and doubling up makes balance worse.
What should you do if you notice your brakes aren’t working properly before a ride?
Don’t ride it until the brakes are fixed, better be safe than sorry
What are three things you should quickly check on an e-bike or e-scooter before starting a ride?
Brakes, tires, and steering/handlebars. (Lights can also count when riding at night.)
Crash or Cap: Serious e-scooter injuries only happen when riders are going at the scooter’s maximum speed.
CAP. A serious injury can happen at any speed—even a lower-speed fall can cause fractures or head injuries.
In Maywood, motorized scooters are generally allowed on sidewalks as long as you ride slowly. Law or lie?
Lie. Maywood generally prohibits motorized scooters on streets, sidewalks, parking lots, bike paths, and other public areas unless specifically permitted.
Riding at night with a white front light and red rear reflector/light. Safe or sus?
Safe.
You park your e-bike or e-scooter outside a store. What’s one thing you should do before walking away?
Lock it up securely and take any valuables with you.
If you double your riding speed, does it take about the same distance, twice the distance, or more than twice the distance to stop?
More than twice the distance. Higher speed increases stopping distance significantly.
Give two things that make a crash more likely at night.
Dark clothing, no lights, poor visibility, cars not seeing you, headphones, phone distraction, riding too fast.
What is the maximum fine you can pay in Maywood for breaking the E-Scooter and E-bike Laws?
$750
Wearing both headphones with noise canceling while riding near traffic. Safe or sus?
Sus. You need to hear cars, horns, and people around you.
You’re riding and a car starts backing out of a driveway in front of you. What should you do?
Slow down or stop and let the car back out instead of assuming the driver sees you.
Why is an e-scooter usually harder to control over bumps than a bicycle?
Its wheels are much smaller, so bumps and cracks affect it more.