Rules Of The Road - EBR 1190 SX Owner's Manual

RULES OF THE ROAD

EBR recommends that inexperienced riders complete the
beginners Motorcycle Rider Course® sponsored by the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation®.
Important tips about riding are listed below.
• Always sound your horn but do not rely on it to be
your only defense against other riders or drivers of
automobiles and trucks.
• Never try to pass another vehicle going in the same
direction at street intersections, on curves, or when going up
or down a hill.
• When you are at street intersections, give the right-
of-way to vehicles according to local regulations. Do not
assume you have the right-of-way; the other driver may not
know that it is your turn.
• Always use your signals when preparing to pass a
vehicle, change lanes, turn or stop.
• All traffic signs, including those used for the control
of traffic at intersections, should be obeyed promptly.
• SLOW DOWN signs near schools and caution signs at
railroad crossings should always be observed and your actions
governed accordingly.
• When intending to turn, signal at least 100 ft (30 m)
before reaching the turning point. When turning across an
intersection, move over to the centerline of the street (unless
road is oily, icy, wet or under construction).
• Watch for debris such as leaves or loose gravel.
Weather and traffic conditions on the highway dictate
adjusting your speed and driving habits accordingly.
• Never run through a yellow or red traffic light. When
a change is indicated, slow down and wait for the light to
change.
• While turning either right or left, watch for
pedestrians and animals; as well as vehicles.
• Do not leave the curb or parking area without
signaling and being sure that your way is clear to enter
moving traffic.
• Moving lines of traffic have the right-of-way.
• Be sure that your license plate is installed in the
position specified by law and that it is clearly visible at all
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