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Always observe posted and statutory speed
limits, but do not assume that you can ride
as fast as the speed limit under all road con-
ditions. Slowing down a little can greatly in-
crease your safety under all road conditions.
Do not ride your vehicle off road.
Do not tamper with the muffler system or the
emissions control system of your vehicle.
This is not only bad for the environment, it
can subject you to serious penalties.
CLOTHING
Before riding your vehicle, ensure that your
riding gear is in good condition. To be effec-
tive, your helmet must fit properly, and the
visor or other eye protection must be clean.
Both research and experience have shown
that drivers of other vehicles often do not see
vehicles or riders. In order to make yourself
more conspicuous to these drivers, wear
bright reflective clothing, such as a reflec-
tive vest, or clothing with reflective sections
sewn into the jacket, pants and gloves. Be
particular aware of approaching automobiles
and trucks that might be trying to turn left in
front of you.
Many vehicle accidents are caused by an
opposing automobile driver making a left turn
without warning in front of the vehicle.
Inevitably, the driver will look right at you, and
yet swear that they did not see you before
they turned directly into your path.
Ride alert!
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light
and/or reflecting colours. In this way you will
make yourself more visible to the other driv-
ers, thus notably reducing the risk of being
knocked down, and you will be more pro-
tected in case of fall.
Always wear your crash helmet. Many acci-
dents are fatal because of injuries to the
head.
This clothing should be very tightfitting and
fastened at the wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hang-
ing loose; prevent these and other objects
from interfering with driving by getting en-
tangled with moving parts or driving mecha-
nisms.
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