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The rst rule in safe riding is to use common sense. The
Instinct is vulnerable; it cannot protect you in a crash,
against impact, or loss of control the way driving a car
can. The Instinct can tip over sideways or pitch you over
the front wheel. It moves faster than a standard bicycle. It
does not have bumpers or airbags as a car does.
This section is a guide of safe riding practices for on and
o-road operation. Make sure you are using your Instinct
properly.
Dierent localities and countries have dierent laws
governing riding on public roads, and you should check
with local oicials to ensure you are complying with these
laws.
Hover-1 is not liable for tickets or violations given to riders
who do not follow these regulations.
• For your safety, always wear a helmet that meets CPSC
or CE safety standards. In the event of an accident, a
helmet can protect you from serious injury and in some
cases, even death.
• Obey all local traic laws. Obey red and green lights,
one-way streets, stop signs, pedestrian crosswalks, etc.
• Ride with the traic, not against it.
• If riding with friends and/or multiple Instincts, ride in a
single le, straight line.
• Use the Instinct’s bell to warn drivers and pedestrians of
your approach.
• Ride defensively; expect the unexpected.
• Give pedestrians the right-of-way.
• Do not ride too close to pedestrians and alert them if you
intend to pass them from behind.
• Slow down at all street intersections and look to the left
and right before crossing.
• Obey all traic signals.