Falcon FLO - E-Bike Riding Safely; General Riding Rules

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General Rules
When riding, please follow the road laws as all other road vehicles, including giving way to pedestrains, stopping at rea
lightsandstopsigns.Forfurtherinformation,contacttheroadtra󰀩cauthority,policedepartmentordepartmentofmotor
vehiclesinyourstate.Ridepredicatablyandinastraightline.Neverrideagainsttra󰀩claws.Usecorrecthandsignalsto
indicate turning or stopping. Ride defensively. To other use users, you may be hard to see.
Concentrate on the path ahead. Avoid pot holes, gravel, wet road markings, oil, curbs, speed bumps, drain grates and
other obstacles.
Cross train tracks at 90 degree angle or walk your bicycle across.
Except the unexpected such as opening car doors or cars backing out of concealed driveways.
Be extra careful about intersections and when preparing to pass other vehicles.
Familiarizeyourselfwithallthebicycle’sfetures.Practicegearshifts,brakingandtheuseoftoeclipsandstraps,iftted.
If you are wearing loose pants, use leg clips or elastic bands to prevent them from being caught in the chain or gears.
Wear proper riding attire and avoid wearing open toe shoes.
Don’tcarrypackagesorpassengersthatwillinterferewithyourvisibilityorcontrolofthebicycle.
Don’tuseitemsthatmayrestrictyourhearing.
Donotlockupthebrakes.Whenbraking,alwaysapplytherearbrakerst,thenthefront.Thefrontbrakeismorepower-
ful and if it is not correctly applied, you may lose control and all.
Maintain a comfortable stopping distance from all other riders, vehicles and objects. Safe braking distance and fores are
subject to the prevailing weather conditions.
Use designed bicycle paths if possible.
This bicycle is designed for on-road use only. It is not imtended to be used for stunt riding, jumping, carrying passengers,
orridingo󰀨-road.
If used incorrectly, the rider risks damage to components, injury or death.
RIDING SAFELY