Focus IMPULSE EVO PEDELEC - Wet Weather; Night Rides

Original User Guide | Impulse Evo pedelec Version 2 US-17
1.1.2 Wet weather
WARNING
Avoid wet weather riding where possible. Wet weather impairs
traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other
vehicles sharing the road. The risk of an accident is increased in
wet conditions. Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your
brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is
dramatically reduced and your tires don’t grip nearly as well. This
makes it harder to control speed and easier to lose control. To make
sure that you can slow down and stop safely in wet conditions, ride
more slowly and apply your brakes earlier and more gradually than
you would under normal, dry conditions.
1.1.3 Night rides
Riding a bike at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day.
Abikerisverydicultformotoristsandpedestrianstosee.
WARNING
Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night.
Adults who chose to accept the greatly increased risk of riding at
dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and
choosing specialized equipment which helps reduce that risk. Consult
your dealer about night riding safety equipment.
WARNING
Reectorsarenotasubstituteforrequiredlights. Riding at dawn, at
dusk, at night or at other times of poor visibility without an adequate
bikelightingsystemandwithoutreectorsisdangerousandmay
resultinseriousinjuryordeath.Bikereectorsaredesignedtopick
upandreectcarlightsandstreetlightsinawaythatmayhelpyou
to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
» Ride slowly.
» Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving
trac.
» Avoid road hazards.
» If possible, ride on familiar routes.
» Ifridingintrac:
• Be predictable. Ride so that drivers can see you
and predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the
unexpected.
» Ifyouplantorideintracoften,askyourdealerabout
tracsafetyclassesoragoodbookonbiketrac
safety.