Pacific school adds scooter course

From Pacific Riding School

SURREY, BC - A unique scooter riding course has been introduced by Pacific Riding School (PRS). The two-day PRS scooter course teaches the skills riders need to safely and confidently ride a scooter on the Lower Mainland's streets.

"Because scooter license requirements differ from motorcycles, the two-day course is designed to teach riders how to commute using scooters safely and with ease," said PRS co-owner and instructor Mark Kruger.

The course is taught using Honda Jazz scooters. PRS provides the scooters, helmets and riding gear.

"Riding a scooter has become a popular way to commute and they are a lot of fun, but being safe and in control on the streets takes more than self-taught riding skills," said Kruger.

Students learn how to safely control a scooter in a variety of road conditions and speeds as well as how to avoid hazards on the street. Basic skills such as low- and high-speed maneuvering, braking and techniques to avoid collisions are taught as instructors lead students through a mixture of riding situations.

Pacific Riding School, based in Surrey, BC, provides training for novice, intermediate and advanced riders. Visit www.pacificridingschool.com for additional information.