When you initially think of mobility scooters, you envision them on footpaths and roads in suburban areas and towns. However, an off road mobility scooter gives you even more freedom and access to all kinds of landscapes.
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Let’s take a closer look at this kind of mobility scooter and the places it can take you.
Can You Get an Off Road Mobility Scooter?
Yes, there is such thing as an off road mobility scooter. Their functionality and design is very similar to a regular mobility scooter, but has been slightly adapted to suit other environments. Also known as an all terrain mobility scooter, these vehicles have been created to give mobility scooter users access off the beaten track.
From uneven and unstable ground to inclines and bends, off road mobility scooters can tackle them all and ensure you feel safe and comfortable doing so. If you love the outdoors and exploring the natural beauty, all terrain mobility scooters can take you across fields, along the coast, up the mountains and down the valleys.
What is an Off Road Mobility Scooter?
An off road mobility scooter looks like a normal mobility scooter but it has extra features to accommodate for different terrains. If you’re asking, “which mobility scooter is best for rough terrain?”, it’s an off road mobility scooter. Some of the extra features include:
Extra Suspension: This means there will be higher ground clearance, so you will be able to tackle challenging, uneven terrain and still be comfortable.
Heavy Duty Wheels: The wheels on an off road mobility scooter are bigger and more hard-wearing that regular mobility scooter tyres, so there is more grip for the vehicle.
Higher Torque: A higher torque means you will have more power to overcome steep inclines, both upwards and downwards, so there’s no risk of rolling down hills when you’re out and about.
Can Mobility Scooters Go on Gravel?
Mobility scooters have been designed to travel well over most surfaces including gravel, concrete, and tiles. However, all terrain scooters mean they can tackle many more different flooring surfaces a normal mobility scooter can’t. All of the features above mean they can comfortably navigate these environments:
- Sandy beaches
- Pebble beaches
- Fields
- Country paths
- Bumpy, uneven ground
- Steep hills
- Wet grass and floors
- Freshly waxed floors
With their reliably tough tyres and powerful torque, all terrain mobility scooters are able to move over these surfaces with ease. It’s always smart to be continue being careful though and only approach the environments you feel confident with.
Can You Go in Supermarkets with a Mobility Scooter?
Yes, you can as it’s a legal requirement for public building to provide suitable access for disabled customers which refers to mobility scooters. You mustn’t exceed the speed limit of 4mph and Class 2 mobility scooters are better suited for navigating these spaces, rather than Class 3.
Off road mobility scooters are a Class 3 mobility scooter, so if you’re planning on doing a food shop or going into town where there’ll be lots of pedestrians and small lanes, it’s better to use a Class 2 scooter.
All Terrain Mobility Scooters from East Coast Mobility
At East Coast Mobility, we have mobility scooters for every kind of driver – including off road mobility scooters! Each model has been designed with your comfort in mind as well as giving you the opportunity to spread your wings even further!
Have a browse online, in our showroom or download our latest brochure which has all the information you need. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
