When You Ride; Safety; On Road Riding - Whyte 905 Instruction Manual

WHEN YOU RIDE

Safety

WARNING: It is your responsibility to know and obey all the
applicable laws of the area where you ride. Observe regula-
tions about lights, licensing of bicycles, riding on footpaths,
laws regulating off-road use, helmet laws, child carrier laws
or special bicycle traffic laws.
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Always wear a cycling helmet (see fig.8) which meets the
latest certification standards and is appropriate for the type
of riding you do. Always follow the helmet manufacturer's
instructions for fit, use and care of your helmet.
WARNING: Failure to wear a helmet when
riding may result in serious injury or death.
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Complete a recognised training course for cycling, such as those provided by the
Cyclists Touring Club. Internet reference http://www.ctc.org.uk/training
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Make sure that the bike fits correctly. All controls must be reachable.
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Ride a new bike for the first time slowly and away from hazards.
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Always use lights at night, both front & rear, and have reflectors installed cor-
rectly.
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Never ride with two people on a bicycle that's designed for one, unless carrying a
child in a specially designed and properly installed child carrier or trailer.
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Never hold onto another vehicle when riding.
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Mount loads securely. Never carry packages that interfere with either brakes,
vision or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
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If you intend to do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go racing with your bike, think
very carefully about your skill abilities before deciding to take the large risks that
go with this kind of riding.
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Never ride with headphones. They mask traffic sounds and emergency vehicle
sirens, distract you from concentrating on what's going on around you, and their
wires can tangle in the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control.
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Never ride your bicycle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when
extremely tired.
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Take extra care when riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn,
dusk or in the dark. Any of these conditions increases the risk of an accident.

On Road Riding

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Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws.
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You are sharing the road or the path with others — motorists, pedestrians and other
cyclists. Respect their rights.
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Ride defensively. Always assume that others do not see you.
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