Motorcyclesafety; Safe Riding Rules - Honda GL1000 Owner's Manual

MOTORCYCLESAFETy-----------------
Motorcycle riding requires special efforu
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your part 10 em'ure your wfety. Know these
requirements before you ride.
SAFE RIDING RULES
I. 1\lways make a pn:-ride inspection
(page 30) before you start the engine.
Vou may prevent an accident or equip-
ment damage.
2. Many accidents involve incxperienced
riders. Most states require a special
motorcycle riding test or license,
Make sure you are qualified before
you ride. NfVFR lend your motor-
cycle to an inexperienced rider.
3. Many automobile/moton.:ycle accidents
happen because the automobile driver
docs not "sec" the motorcyclist. Make
yourself conspicuous
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help avoid the
accident that wasn't your faull
• Wear bright or reneelive clOlhing.
.. Don't drive in anolher motorist's
"blind spot".
4. Obey all fcderaL slatc, and local laws
and regulations.
• Excessive speed is a factor in many
accidents. Obey the speed limits,
and NEVER travel fastcr than con-
ditions w;lrranl.
.. Signal before you make a turn or
lane change. Your size and maneu-
verability can surprise other motor-
ists.
s. Don'l let olher motorists suprise you.
Use extra cilu!Lon at intcrsections,
parking lot entfllllces and exits, and
driveways.
6. Keep both hands on the handlebars
and both feet on the foot pegs while
riding. A passenger should hold on
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the motorcycle or the operator with
both hands, and keep both feel on the
passenger foot pegs.