2.4 Pre-Ride Safety Checks
CONDUCT THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY CHECKS BEFORE EVERY RIDE.
STEERING
· CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR IS SECURELY TIGHTENED TO THE FRAME.
· CHECK THAT THE HANDLEBAR AND FRONT WHEEL ROTATE SIMULTANEOUSLY.
PEDALS
· CHECK THAT THE PEDALS ARE SECURELY TIGHTENED TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WHEEL.
· CHECK THAT THE PEDALS ROTATE FREELY.
WHEELS
· CHECK WHEELS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR OR ANY DAMAGE.
· CHECK THAT THE WHEELS ARE SECURED TO THE FRAME.
SEAT BELT
· CHECK THAT THE SEAT BELT IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE SEAT.
· CHECK THAT THE SEATBELT IS NOT FRAYED OR DAMAGED.
· CHECK THAT THE SEATBELT CAN BE MADE SNUG AROUND THE LAP OF THE RIDER.
BASKETS
· CHECK THAT THE CARRYING CONTENTS IN EACH BASKET DO NOT EXCEED 1 POUND.
· CHECK THAT CONTENTS ARE CONTAINED AND NOT HANGING OVER THE EDGE OF THE BASKET SUCH THAT THEY
ARE IN THE WAY OF THE WHEELS OR PEDALS.