Lane Position - Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020 Original Instructions Manual

STREET STRATEGIES
intersections, to alert motorists behind
you.
Use your emergency flashers to make
yourself visible when needed.
You can also use your horn to attempt
to alert other motorists of your pres-
ence.
Do not assume that other motorists will
notice your lights, signals or horn.
Blind Spots
Avoid riding in the blind spots of other
vehicles. Position yourself so that
drivers ahead can see you in their
mirrors. In some cases, such as when
you are following a truck or a bus, you
must be farther behind the vehicle in
front of you.
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Time of Day and Weather
In dim light, such as at night, at dawn
or dusk, or in poor weather such as
rain or fog, you may be harder to see.
Glare at dawn and dusk or very bright
sunlight can also make it harder for
other motorists to see you.
Clothing
Bright colors or reflective clothing can
increase your visibility.
Be Careful Even When Motorists
See You
Even when motorists seem to notice
you, they may still drive in a way that
puts you at risk of a crash. Drive de-
fensively, and do not rely on other mo-
torists to operate their vehicles safely.

Lane Position

Normally, position the vehicle in the
center of the lane. This position keeps
the front tires in the lane. It also pro-
vides distance from vehicles in other
lanes, reducing wind from large ve-
hicles and reducing the risk of be-
ing struck by vehicles that leave their
lane. This position also keeps your
front wheels out of the slippery area in
the middle of the lane, helping maintain
braking and steering ability. If you are
used to driving a car, remember that
you are centered on this vehicle, rather
than seated to the side, so your per-
spective is different.
You can move to the left or right part
of the lane, to avoid hazards, keep
distance from other vehicles, or handle
curves. You can also move to the left
or right part of the lane to get a better
view or to be seen by other vehicles.
Because of this vehicle center seat