midlife
Guru
Not sure if this is relevant to mobility scooters, or, even true, but......
When I took motorcycle lessons (age 64), my instructor told me, when steering, look at the space you want to go through, NOT, the obstacle. If you look at the obstacle, you will hit it. I must admit, it appears to work for me.
Pleased to hear your mother is laughing again.... long may it continue!
"Target Fixation" I believe it is called.