Riding Safety - Beta ALP 200 Handbook

• Observe the Highway Code.
• Always put on and fasten a homologated helmet.
• Always ride with the low beam on.
• Always keep the crash helmet visor clean.
• Avoid wearing garments with hanging ends.
• Do not keep sharp or brittle objects in your pockets while riding.
• Properly adjust the rearview mirrors.
• Always ride in a seated position, with both hands on the handlebars and both feet
on the footrests.
• Always pay attention and do not allow anything to distract you while riding.
• Do not eat, drink, smoke, use a mobile phone, etc. while riding.
• Do not wear headphones to listen to music while riding.
• Never ride abreast with other vehicles.
• Do not tow and avoid being towed by other vehicles.
• Always keep a safe distance from other vehicles.
• Do not sit on the vehicle when it is on its stand.
• Do not start off while the vehicle is on its stand.
• Do not pull out the stand when the vehicle is facing downhill.
• Avoid swaying and wheelies as they are extremely dangerous for your own and
other people's safety as well as for your vehicle.
• Always apply both brakes on dry roads with no gravel and sand. Using one brake
may be dangerous and cause uncontrolled skidding.
• To reduce the braking distance, always apply both brakes.
• On wet roads and in off-road riding, drive with care and at moderate speed. Take
special care in applying the brakes.
• Do not start the engine in closed places.
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