Being Visible - Can-Am Spyder RT Operator's Manual

STREET STRATEGIES
When braking, be particularly aware of
vehicles behind you that may not be
able to stop as quickly as the Spyder
roadster.
Keep your Eyes Moving
To stay aware of your surroundings, do
not fixate on any one thing. Move your
eyes constantly to monitor the road,
traffic control markings and devices
and other vehicles. Look near and far,
in all directions.
Anticipate Trouble
Whenever you notice a potential haz-
ard, plan a way to avoid it. This might
mean adjusting your speed or lane po-
sition, or changing lanes. You should
be ready for evasive maneuvers such
as swerving and/or braking if some-
thing enters your path. Always leave
time and space to react to trouble.

Being Visible

Motorists tend not to see smaller ve-
hicles like motorcycles. Therefore you
should use strategies to become more
visible.
To Be More Visible to Other
Motorists
Lighting and Reflectors
Make sure that the headlights, run-
ning lights and tail lights on your ve-
hicle work properly. Your vehicle is
equipped with reflectors on the fend-
ers, sides, and back. Make sure that all
reflectors are clean and not broken or
missing.
Use your high beams whenever pos-
sible, both day and night. Use low
beams to avoid blinding other mo-
torists at night or when too much light
reflects back, such as in fog.
Signals
Use your turn signals to inform oth-
ers of your intentions. The Spyder
roadster has automatic canceling turn
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signals, but they may not cancel after
shallow turns. Make sure turn signals
are off after you have completed your
maneuver; leaving them on may con-
fuse other motorists.
When possible, flash your brake lights
before slowing and when waiting at
intersections, to alert motorists behind
you.
Use your emergency flashers to make
yourself visible when needed.
You can also use your horn to attempt
to alert other motorists of your pres-
ence.
Do not assume that other motorists
will notice your lights, signals or horn.
Blind Spots
Avoid riding in the blind spots of other
vehicles. Position yourself so that
drivers ahead can see you in their mir-
rors. In some cases, such as when you
are following a truck or a bus, you must
be farther behind the vehicle in front of
you.
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A. Blind spots of other vehicles
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