Safe Riding Rules - Honda GOLDWING GL1500 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
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• Motorcycle riding requires special efforts on your part to en-
sure your safety. Know these requirements before you ride:
SAFE RIDING RULES
1. Always make a pre-ride inspection (page 61) before you
start the engine.
You may prevent an accident or equipment damage.
2. Many accidents involve inexperienced riders. Most coun-
tries require a special motorcycle riding test or licence.
Make sure you are qualified before you ride. NEVER lend
your motorcycle to an inexperienced rider.
3. Many automobile/motorcycle accidents happen because
the automobile driver does not usee" the motorcyclist.
Make yourself conspicuous to help avoid the accident that
wasn't your fault:
• Wear bright or reflective clothing.
• Don't ride in another motorist's ublind spot."
4. Obey all national and local laws and regulations.
• Excessive speed is a factor in many accidents. Obey the
speed limits, and NEVER travel faster than conditions
warrant.
• Signal before you make a turn or lane change. Your size
and maneuverability can surprise other motorists.
5. Don't let other motorists surprise you. Use extra caution at
intersections, parking lot entrances and exits, and
driveways.
6. Keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the
footpegs while riding. A passenger should hold on to the
motorcycle or the operator with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footpegs.
CAUTION:
• Do not ride over curbs or rub the wheel against an obstacle,
as wheel damage may result.
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