Electric scooter lessons are available for residents 18-and-older who are interested. Free clinics in April, May and June sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation. Participants will be able to take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws.
Residents can stop in anytime during the two-hour clinics to take a test ride and learn about how to use electric scooters. Participants must have a valid driver’s license or ID. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk-ups are welcome. Check tinyurl.com/cycleclss for cancelations due to inclement weather.
The scooter clinics will be held on:
Saturday, April 1, 1-3 p.m. Upper County Recreation Center, 8201 Emory Grove Road, Gaithersburg.
Saturday, April 16, 1-3 p.m. Westfield Montgomery Mall (former Sears parking lot), 7101 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda.
Saturday, May 13, 1-3 p.m., Montgomery College (parking lot 13), 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.
Saturday, June 3, Noon-2 p.m. Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Dr. (back parking lot), Wheaton.