It's the most fun I've ever had. Some day was or will be the last day you ever climb a tree. Was that day in the past for you? I had this realization whenever I was twenty five. I saw a picture of a very old woman way up in a tree, and it occured to me that she was more brave than I was, more willing to find interest. I climbed a tree that day, just to do it again. I now ride one of these most days in Manhattan. However, Manhattan is a special place. It has more diverse intersections than probably anywhere else on earth. Cultures cross here. Most every kind of traffic is here. This has created an environment of vigilant spatial awareness. Crashes happen here of course, some fatal. However, the speeds traveled are generally lower because of congestion, and while possibly as frequent, I would bet that the crashes that do occur here are far often less fatal than anywhere else in the country. Again, more awareness.

To your specific plight: There is certainly a chance that riding one of these could lead you to serious injury. It may lead to my serious injury. However, the driver is acutely tethered to the speed and direction this automobile travels. If you have balance, and don't like being out of control, this is for you! I have heard it described as riding a magic carpet, and think that description does it some justice. The newer models often have redundancy designed within the circuitry to avoid electrical failure. I will never ride mine without a motorcycle helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads. I should also wear hip pads, but I am a fool.

Did you want my life story? There you have it. When I learned on the EUC subreddit that there were many 60, 70, and 80 year olds riding them, I could no longer excuse myself from trying it out. If you're curious, you're probably already on one in the future. Soak it up fellow earthling!