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Safe Riding Tips - TVS JUPITER 2015 Manual

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SAFE RIDING TIPS

SAFE RIDING RECOMMENDATIONS
Any two wheeler riding requires some precautions to be
taken to ensure the safety of the rider, pillion and other road
users. These precautions are:
FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH NEW TVS JUPITER
Riding skill and your mechanical knowledge form the
foundation of safe riding practices. We suggest you to
practice riding TVS JUPITER in a low-traffic condition until
you are thoroughly familiar with your vehicle and its
controls. Remember practice makes you perfect.
RIDING APPAREL
Loose, fancy clothing can be uncomfortable and unsafe
when riding a two-wheeler. Choose good quality two
wheeler riding apparel.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS
Ride within the boundaries of your own skill at all times.
Knowing these limits and staying within the limits will help
you avoid accidents.
POSTURE
Proper vehicle riding starts with proper posture.
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1. Keep your elbows inside close to the body and flexible.
2. Hold your arms at an angle of about 120°.
3. Hips should be in a position so that arms and shoulders
are relaxed.
4. Look widely instead of gazing at one point.
5. Relax to guard against a sudden impact.
6. Point the toes straight ahead.
WARNING
Two wheeler safety equipment starts with a safety helmet of good
quality. One of the most serious injuries that can happen is a head
injury. Always wear good quality helmet. You should also have good
suitable eye protection.
One-hand riding is dangerous. Keep both hands firmly on the
handle bar and both feet securely on the floor board. Under no
circumstances should both the hands be removed from the handle
bar, as it is very dangerous. Avoid use of mobile phones while riding
as it could lead to fatal accident.
CORNERING
When cornering, centrifugal force works in a direction
perpendicular to the direction in which the vehicle is
moving. Centrifugal force increases in proportion with
speed and radius of the corner.
During cornering, reduce speed so as to lessen the effects of

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