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You learn how to ride the thing on a battery-less version, which is what the poster recommends.
I would also say "you need to learn how to ride the thing... responsibly." Anyone can learn the basics. It takes time to build a habit of safe riding, both for the rider as well as for other riders and pedestrians.
Right, the more apt comparison is that you don't use a Dodge Viper to teach people to drive.
Pedantic. Learning how to ride an escooter can be achieved in many ways. You detail one. I agree that is a sound way to learn.
Responsible riding is riding, in the context I was obviously discussing.
Op discussed a car hitting pedestrians as a comparison to the danger of scooters, which is what I was calling irrelevant re giving to children.