HONDA SCOOTERS A vehicle ridden while standing that consists of a narrow footboard mounted between or atop two wheels tandem that has an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel, and that is moved by pushing with one foot What pleases parents is the addition of hand brakes, which make today’s scooters relatively safe.scooters are simple to handle. a vehicle ridden while standing that consists of a narrow footboard mounted between or atop two wheels tandem that has an upright steering handle attached to the front wheel, and that is moved by pushing with one foot What pleases parents is the addition of hand brakes, which make today's scooters relatively safe.1825, "one who goes quickly," agent noun from scoot (v.). Also in 19c. a type of plow and a syringe (from the Scottish "flow or gush out" sense). As a child's toy consisting of a foot-board, two wheels, and a handle for steering, from 1919 (but the reference indicates earlier use), as short for motor scooter from 1917.
