Rules Of The Road - EBR 1190RS 2013 Owner's Manual

It is recommended that inexperienced riders complete the
beginners Motorcycle Rider Course® sponsored by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation®. Important tips about rid-
ing are listed below.
-Always sound your horn but do not rely on it to be your
only defense against other riders or drivers of automobiles
and trucks.
-Never try to pass another vehicle going in the same direc-
tion at street intersections, on curves, or when going up or
down a hill.
-When you are at street intersections, give the right-of-
way to vehicles according to local regulations. Do not as-
sume you have the right-of-way; the other driver may not
know that it is your turn.
-Always use your signals when preparing to pass a vehi-
cle, change lanes, turn or stop.
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RULES OF THE ROAD

-All traffic signs, including those used for the control of
traffic at intersections, should be obeyed promptly.
-SLOW DOWN signs near schools and caution signs at
railroad crossings should always be observed and your
actions governed accordingly.
-When intending to turn, signal at least 100 ft (30 m)
before reaching the turning point. When turning across
an intersection, move over to the centerline of the street
(unless road is oily, icy, wet or under construction).
-Watch for debris such as leaves or loose gravel. Weath-
er and traffic conditions on the highway dictate adjust-
ing your speed and driving habits accordingly.
-Never run through a yellow or red traffic light. When a
change is indicated, slow down and wait for the light to
change.