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PART 1
2.D - Wet Weather Riding
138692 Rev 0 (04/22)
Section 2. Safety
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
The mounting brackets of front and rear
reflectors are often designed as brake straddle
cable safety catches which prevent the straddle
cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable
jumps out of its yoke or breaks.
WARNING
Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or
reflector brackets from your bicycle.
They are an integral part of the bicycle’s
safety system.
Removing the reflectors may reduce your
visibility to others using the roadway. Being
struck by other vehicles may result in serious
injury or death.
The reflector brackets may protect you from
the brake straddle cable catching on the tire in
the event of brake cable failure. If a brake
straddle cable catches on the tire, it can cause
the wheel to stop suddenly, causing you to
loose control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor
visibility, check and be sure you comply with all
local laws about night riding, and take the
following strongly recommended additional
precautions:
• Purchase and install battery or generator
powered head and tail lights which meet all
regulatory requirements and provide
adequate visibility.
• Wear light colored, reflective clothing and
accessories, such as a reflective vest,
reflective arm and leg bands, reflective
stripes on your helmet, flashing lights
attached to your body and/or your bicycle ...
any reflective device or light source that
moves will help you get the attention of
approaching motorists, pedestrians and
other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may
be carrying on the bicycle does not obstruct
a reflector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with
correctly positioned and securely mounted
reflectors.
WHILE RIDING AT DAWN, AT DUSK OR AT
NIGHT:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or
fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
IF RIDING IN TRAFFIC:
• 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 traffic often, ask
your dealer about traffic safety classes
or a good book on bicycle traffic safety.