Rules Of The Road - Huffy Cruiser Owner's Manual

Rules of the Road

WARNING: Failure of the rider to obey the following "Rules of the Road"
can result in injury to the rider or to others.
• Obey all traffi c regulations, signs, and signals.
• Always wear a bicycle helmet that meets CPSC safety standards, as well
as local safety standards.
• Ride on the correct side of the road, in a single fi le, and in a straight line.
• If possible, avoid riding at night, dusk, dawn and any other time of poor
visibility.
• If you must ride at night or at time of poor visibility:
• Purchase, install, and use a headlight and taillight.
• Headlights are required by all states for nighttime riding and taillights
are required in some states.
• Battery-powered lights or fl ashing safety lights are also recommended.
• Make sure the refl ectors of your bicycle are correctly positioned. Do not
remove the refl ector or replace the refl ectors with lighted devices that
look similar to refl ectors.
• Make yourself more visible to motorists.
• Wear light-colored or refl ective clothing, such as a refl ective vest and
refl ective bands for your arms and legs.
• Use refl ective tape on your helmet.
• Do not let anything cover the refl ectors.
• Use extra caution in wet weather:
• Ride slowly on damp surfaces because the tires will slide more easily.
• Avoid these hazards to prevent loss of control or damage to your
wheels:
• Be aware of drain grates, soft road edges, gravel or sand, pot holes or
ruts, wet leaves, or uneven paving.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle to prevent the loss of control.
• Avoid unsafe actions while riding.
• Do not carry any passengers.
• Do not carry any items or attach anything to your bicycle that could
hinder your vision, hearing, or control.
• Do not ride with both hands off the handlebar.
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