Yamaha XT250M 1999 Owner's Manual page 11

4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been
involved in accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license.
a. Make sure you are qualified. Also, only lend your motorcycle to experienced operators.
b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an acci-
dent.
c. We recommend that you practice riding your motorcycle where there is no traffic until
you have become thoroughly familiar with your motorcycle and all of its controls.
5. Many motorcycle accidents have been caused by motorcycle operator errors. A typical
error made by the operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle for the speed).
a. Always obey the speed limits and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
b. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure other motorists see you.
6. The operator's and passenger's posture are important for proper control.
a. The operator should keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the operator
footrests during operation to maintain control of the motorcycle.
b. The passenger should always hold on to the operator, or the seat strap or grab bar if the
motorcycle is so equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger
footrests.
c. Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger
footrests.
7. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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