The rapid increase in electric scooter usage worldwide has introduced recent safety issues to urban areas. This systematic review combines research about rider behavior, gaze behavior, and injury mechanisms.
The PRISMA guidelines led to the discovery of 647 articles through database searches in eight major databases. The researchers selected 168 studies for complete evaluation following their screening process.
The review examines risky behaviors, including age and gender, helmet use, substance consumption, speeding, distraction, and visibility, to understand their impact on accidents and injuries.
The research indicates that young male riders experience the highest rate of crashes while helmet usage remains extremely rare. The combination of alcohol and drugs leads to severe head and facial injuries.
The combination of dangerous road conditions with low visibility and faulty scooter designs creates additional injury risks. Most e-scooter riders remain unaware of the specific regulations that govern their use in their area.
The review demonstrates that safety regulations, rider training, and scooter design improvements are essential.
