TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE SPYDER ROADSTER (cont’d)
Width............................................................................. 63
Reverse .......................................................................... 63
Driver's License and Local Laws............................................... 63
DRIVING AID TECHNOLOGIES ................................................... 64
Ve h icle Stability System (VSS) ................................................. 64
Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)................................................ 65
UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD ........................................ 66
Type of Vehicle .................................................................. 66
Operator Skills and Jud gment.................................................. 66
Rider Condition.................................................................. 66
Vehicle Condition................................................................ 67
Road and Weather Conditions ................................................. 67
RIDING GEAR ....................................................................... 68
Helmets.......................................................................... 68
Other Riding Gear............................................................... 68
REQUIRED RIDING SKILLS AND PRACTICE EXERCISES..................... 71
Choosing a Practice Area....................................................... 71
Preparing to Ride................................................................ 72
Riding Posture................................................................... 72
Practice Exercises (SM6 Model)............................................... 72
Practice Exercises (SE6 Model)................................................ 81
Developing Advanced Riding Skills ............................................ 88
STREET STRATEGIES.............................................................. 89
Plan your Trip .................................................................... 89
Defensive Riding................................................................ 89
Being Visible..................................................................... 90
Lane Position .................................................................... 91
Common Riding Situations..................................................... 92
Road Conditions and Hazards.................................................. 94
On-Road Emergencies ......................................................... 95
Tire Failure ....................................................................... 96
CARRYING A PASSENGER, CARGO OR TOWING A TRAILER ............... 97
Weight Limits.................................................................... 97
Operating with Extra Weight................................................... 97
Carrying a Passenger ........................................................... 97
Where to Store Cargo........................................................... 98
Towing a Trailer.................................................................. 99
KNOWLEDGE SELF-TEST ....................................................... 102
Questionnaire ................................................................. 102
Answers ....................................................................... 104
SAFETY INFORMATION ON THE VEHICLE ................................... 106
Hang Tag ....................................................................... 106
Safety Card .................................................................... 107
Safety Labels .................................................................. 108
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