Whattransportation do you use to get around town? Perhaps you should try a Segway!
TheSegway is perfect for short journey. It is an electric vehicle that consists ofa platform between two wheels, with a pole that connects the platform to thehandlebars. To ride it, you step up onto the platform, and control the Segwayby moving your body. Lean forwards to go faster, and backwards to slow down.
Onolder models, direction is controlled by a twist grip on the left handlebar.This varies the speeds between the two motors; a decrease in the speed of theleft wheel would turn the Segway to the left. With newer models you simply leanto the left or right. Meanwhile, a gyroscope detects your movements andprevents the machine from falling over. The Segway has a maximum speed of 19 km per hour and a range of about 38 km. After that, you need to plug itin and recharge the battery.
Segwaysare helpful in various situations. People with mobility problems can now enjoywalks in the country with their friends and family. Some golfers use them as analternative to the golf cart. And dog owners now have an easier way to take thedog to the park. A few police forces use Segways, too. They allow officers tomove quickly while maintaining contact with the public. They are also becominga common sight on airport. However, the most popular use is in tourism,particularly for city tours. Visit any major tourist city in summer, sitoutside a cafe for a while and there is a good chance you will see a group oftourists passing on Segways.
