Motorcycle Safety; Safe Riding Rules I - Honda GL1100 interstate Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY
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Motorcycle riding rcqxires special efforts on your part to e sure your safery. Know these
requirements before you ride,
SAFE RIDING RULES
l. Always
make a
pre-ride inspection
(p a9 e 4 2 t b e fo re you s lart rhe engine.
Y ou m a y p re ve n l a n ac ct dent or equip-
ment damage.
2. Many accidents involve inexperienced
riders. Most states require a special
motorcycle
riding
test
or license.
Make surc you are qualified before
you ride. NEVER
lend your motor-
cycle to an inexpedenced rider.
3. Many automobile/motorcycle accidents
happen because the automobile driver
does not "see" the moto.cyclist. Make
yourself conspicuous to help avoid.the
accident that wasn't your fault:
*
Wear bright
or reflective clourlng.
*
Don't
dde
in
another motodst,s
"blind spot."
4- Obey ali federal, state, and local laws
and regulations.
*
Excessive speed is a factor in many
accidents. Obey the speed limits,
and NEVER travel faster than con-
ditions warrant.
*
Signal before you make a turn ot
lane change. Your size and rnaneu-
verability can surprise other molor-
ists.
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 leet oI1 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.