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A mobility scooter is an asset to senior citizens, the disabled and individuals with limited mobility. Independent Living Specialists provide high quality mobility scooters with the best mileage to meet the requirements of individuals who need are in need of such equipment.

Mobility Scooter Requirement

Since most scooters can be used on the road, the age limit is over 14 years old and in Queensland, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia it is permitted to drive a scooter with your car license. However, in the other states and territories, a user has to pass the theoretical, practical tests and roblad tests to drive even a small scooter.

Operating the controls and maneuvering the device should be the first concern in addition to a few primary skills that are necessary to operate the mobility scooter safely. Being observant of dangers and avert crashing, judging speeds and distances accordingly and equalizing the body position when traveling in a rough area.

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Mobility Scooter

Known as a mobility aid similar to a wheelchair but manufactured to appear like a motor scooter. This device is helpful for people who don’t have the stamina or flexibility of the arms/shoulder required to use a manual wheelchair. This device is an asset to any immobile person who needs to get around independently outdoors shopping or visiting friends and relatives.

Scooter Transportation

The portable lightweight scooters are the best devices that can be transported easily. It could be dismantled and assembled quickly and fit into any car boot. These equipment are accepted by public transport and airlines without affecting the luggage allowance.

Best Scooters at Independent Living Specialists

Here are three of the most popular scooters available at Independent Living Specialists: Drive Medical Scout Sport Quattro Mobility Scooter with all-round suspension, Pride GoGo LX mobility scooter with CT suspension and Pride S19 Delux Folding Travel Mobile Scooter.

Drive Medical Scout Sport Quattro Mobility Scooter with All-Round Suspension

This scooter is equipped with deluxe cushioned seating with contoured wide armrests for a comfortable ride. It also has the next generation Drive splitting mechanism for easy storage and transport. Its special features are a swivel seat for easy transmission, inhouse charging off a board and an electromagnetic braking system with durable delta type handlebars for effortless control.

Pride GoGo LX Mobility Scooter with CTS

This scooter has brought a modern level of accomplishment to its features and assessment to travel mobility. The CTS independent front and rear suspension, glistening body, quick dismantling, and standard lighting are few other features. This mobility scooter is one of the most modern travel products available in the market.

Pride S19 Quest Deluxe Folding Mobility Travel Scooter

This is an ultra-lightweight portable mobility scooter equipped with a lithium battery to provide a wider range of drive. It is foldable easily and needs very little space for storage and transporting around the residence or outdoor venues without any difficulty. It is considered to be one of the most modern ultra-lightweight mobility scooters in the market.

Due to its small weight of 27.3kg, it can be authorized by the airlines as a wheelchair without affecting the luggage allowance. The lithium battery inside has an MSDS certificate making it safe to be taken on a flight.

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Reasons for choosing ILS for Mobility Scooter

The most vital reason for choosing ILS for mobility scooters is due to its wide array of branded products and their many years of valuable presence in the field providing equipment for aged and medical care since 2004.

Their excellent service is backed with numerous benefits extended to the customers from the day the purchase is done. Although the market is filled with many varieties of mobility scooters, only a few establishments can match the expertise, best selection, and commitment of Independent Living Specialists. In addition to the best equipment, all their stores are manned with well-trained staff to assist their customers with whatever queries to the best of their ability.

Their customer service is incomparable as the staff are trained to select the correct mobility scooter according to the customer’s requirement. The staff also includes Occupational and Physio Therapists trained to assist a customer to select the correct mobility scooter as per their immobility.

The after-sales service is the best and fully qualified technicians are available to service, repair and also provide roadside assistance whenever necessary.

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