Rules Of The Road/Safety Tips - Dynacraft MOUNTAIN BIKE Owner's Manual

RULES OF THE ROAD/SAFETY TIPS

NOTE:
Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for
that risk; not the people who sold you the bike; nor the people who made it; nor the people who distribute it; nor the people who manage or
maintain the roads and trails you ride on. YOU. So you need to know – and to practice – the rules of safe and responsible riding.
1. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFER CYCLING, MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL.
NOTE AND PERFORM PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECKS.
2. NOTICE:
Some state and local laws may require that your bicycle be equipped with a warning device such as a horn or
bell and a front and rear light if the bicycle is to be ridden after dark.
3. ALWAYS WEAR SHOES
4. CHECK YOUR BRAKES FREQUENTLY. THE ABILITY TO STOP YOUR BICYCLE IS CRITICAL.
wet so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance stopping. Caliper brakes may become less efficient when wet. Leaves,
loose gravel, and other debris can also affect stopping.
5. ALWAYS RIDE IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS TRAFFIC.
6. STOP AND LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE AN ALLEY, DRIVEWAY, OR PARKING LOT.
to the left again for traffic. Ride only when it is clear.
7. KEEP TO THE RIGHT.
Follow the traffic flow in a straight line and stay close to the curb or in the bike lane, when available.
Watch for cars moving in and out of traffic.
8. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS REGULATIONS.
9. ONE RIDER PER BIKE. NEVER CARRY OTHER RIDERS.
bicycles distributed by Dynacraft BSC, Inc. are intended for one rider only.
AVOID LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES.
when riding a bicycle and
Most traffic regulations apply to bike riders as well as automobile operators.
Never ride against traffic.
This is dangerous and makes the bike harder to control. The
Roads are slippery when
Stop, look to the left, to the right, and
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