Scooter Safety - KYMCO PEOPLE S 50 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
It will be used with pleasure for a longer time
if you take responsibility for your safety and
understand the challenges that you could face
on the road. There is much that you can do to
protect yourself. Here are many helpful
recommendations and some very important
tips in this manual.
Wear a helmet
The safety equipment starts with a quality
helmet. One of the most serious injuries in a
crash is a head injury. Always wear a properly
approved helmet and also wear suitable eye
protection.
Make you easy to see
To make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing to position yourself clearly
so that other drivers can see you, signal before
making a turn or changing lanes, and use your
horn because it will help others notice you.
Know your Limits
Always ride within the limitation of personal
skills. Knowing these limits and staying within
them will help you to avoid accidents.
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SCOOTER SAFETY

Keep the vehicle in safe condition
For safe riding, it's important to inspect the
vehicle before every ride and perform all
recommended maintenance. Never exceed
load limits, and only use the approved
accessories.
Inspect the vehicle before riding
Do not forget to perform an entire safety
inspection to ensure safety for all riders
before riding.
Be ver y conscious on a rainy day
Riding on a rainy day requires extra caution
especially when it's wet. Braking distance is
longer on a rainy day. Keep off the painted
surfaces, manhole covers and greasy spots
on the paved road as it can be especially
slippery. Use extreme caution on the railway
crossing or on the metal surface. Whenever
in doubt about the road condition, please
slow down.
Modification
Modification on the vehicle or removal of
original equipment may have the vehicle
become unsafe or illegal. Obey all the related
equipment regulations from the authority.