Welcome to Modern Buddy mermaidkt.
In addition to what
ericalm said, here are some safety tips gained from almost 40 years of riding (I think I just aged myself
):
Always assume that the people around you in cars (and pedestrians, for that matter) don't know you're there because they probably don't.
Be aware of where you are in relation to the car next to you. In other words, think about your blind spots when you're driving a car and don't be there when you're on any type of bike; be it scooter, motorcycle or bicycle.
Don't ride in the middle of a lane - that's where most of the oil dripped from cars/trucks are. Ride just to the left or right.
On multi-lane roads, stay on the right side of your lane if there's a car to your left and on the left if there's a car on your right. This will give you a few milliseconds more reaction time if the idiot behind the wheel decides to change lanes without looking.
When riding next to parked cars, ride as far away from them as possible in your own lane in case someone opens their door without looking (which is most of the time, from my experience).
If riding with friends, don't ride side-by-side in the same lane. Doing so increases your chance of an accident because it narrows your "escape" route in case of an emergency.
When riding amongst other traffic, think ahead and plan "escape" routes in case of an emergency.
Most scooters have small wheels, so look ahead and try to avoid potholes, large cracks, bomb craters, puddles, manhole covers, rocks/gravel, small children, etc., etc. You get the picture.
Keep your high-beams on when riding during the day. You'll be more visible.
When coming to a stop and just before putting your foot down, try to see where your foot is going to be because there might be an puddle of oil or some other slippery thing there. This is especially true at gas stations...don't ask me how I learned this...
There are plenty of other riding tips that I'm sure others will chime in on, but mostly, have fun. It
is addicting!