Basic Safety Rules - APRILIA ATLANTIC 125 - MANUEL 2 Manual

BASIC SAFETY RULES

To ride a motorcycle, you must satisfy
certain legal requirements (driving licence,
minimum age, health conditions and
fitness, insurance cover, state taxes,
vehicle registration, number plate, etc.).
Practice riding in areas away from traffic or
on private ground until you become familiar
the vehicle and its controls.
Alcohol, drugs, psychotropic substances
and some medicines may affect your riding
leading to an accident.
D o n o t r i d e w h e n y o u f e e l u n w e l l ,
distracted, tired or drowsy.
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Most road accidents are caused by
inexperienced riders.
NEVER lend the vehicle to beginners or
anyone unless you are sure they meet the
requirements.
Observe all road signs as well as national
and local road regulations.
Avoid sudden manoeuvres that put your
safety and that of other persons at risk (for
example: rearing up on the back wheel,
speeding, etc.). Adjust your speed and
riding to road surface conditions, visibility,
etc.
Avoid obstacles that could damage the
vehicle or make you lose control.
Avoid riding in the slipstream created by
preceding vehicles in order to increase
your speed.
WARNING
A l w a y s k e e p b o t h h a n d s o n t h e
handlebars and both feet on the footrest
platform (or on the footrests), in the
correct posture.
Do not stand up or stretch your limbs while
riding.