Basic Safety Rules - APRILIA Atlantic 125, 250, 500 Sprint Use & Maintenance Book

BASIC SAFETY RULES

To drive the vehicle, you must satisfy
certain legal requirements (driving licence,
minimum age limit, psychophysical fitness,
insurance, vehicle licence tax, vehicle
registration, number plate, etc.).
Begin to familiarise yourself with the
vehicle by riding in low traffic areas and/or
private ground.
Certain prescribed medicines, alcohol,
drugs and psychotropic substances will
affect your riding, thereby increasing the
risk of an accident.
Your riding is also affected by your
physical and mental condition - do not ride
if you are feeling ill, upset, tired or sleepy.
6 use and maintenance Atlantic 125/250/500 Sprint
Most road accidents are caused by
inexperienced riders.
NEVER lend your vehicle to a beginner
and make sure any person borrowing your
vehicle fills the legal requirements for
driving.
Strictly observe all posted signs and
national and local road regulations.
Avoid any sudden or risky manoeuvres
that may endanger your and other people's
safety (for example: wheelies, speeding,
etc.), and adjust your riding style to road
surface conditions, visibility, etc.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the
vehicle or make you lose control of the
vehicle.
Avoid riding in the slipstream of vehicles
ahead in order to increase your speed.
WARNING
Always hold the handlebars with both
h a n d s a n d k e e p b o t h f e e t o n t h e
footpegs (or on the rider's footboards),
in the correct riding position.
Do not stand up or stretch your limbs while
riding.