What surface or obstacle should you actively avoid on an electric scooter?

[Scott.M]

Electric scooters are fun and convenient, but their small wheels make them vulnerable to road imperfections. What's a specific type of surface or obstacle you've learned to actively avoid that isn't obvious to a new rider?

[StellaET]

Metal grates on the road can grab a wheel and throw you off a corner so I steer wide and avoid them

[AmeliaVJ]

Painted lines after rain are shockingly slick and often hide traction loss so I slow down and ride where the surface is dry best electric scooter 2025 safety notes

[Michael.W]

Expansion joints between concrete slabs feel smooth but a fast hit can throw you off so I cross slowly at a slight angle

[Stella90]

Loose gravel leaves and sand near curbs can hide holes and slow you without warning so I scan ahead at street level

[JoshuaD]

Wooden boardwalks and damp wooden planks are slippery so I avoid them when possible and pick dry routes