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1. Ride in designated bike lanes, on designated bike paths or as close to the edge of the
road as possible, in the direction of trac ow or as directed by local governing laws.
2. Stop at stop signs and trac lights; slow down and look both ways at street inter-
sections. Remember that a bicycle always loses in a collision with a motor vehicle, so be
prepared to yield even if you have the right of way.
3. Use approved hand signals for turning and stopping.
4. Never ride with headphones. They mask trac sounds and emergency vehicle sirens,
distract you from concentrating on what’s going on around you, and their wires can tangle
in the moving parts of the bicycle, causing you to lose control.
5. Never carry a passenger; and, before installing a child carrier or trailer, check with PRO-
PAIN to make sure the bicycle is designed for it. If the bicycle is suitable for a child carrier
or trailer, make sure that the carrier or trailer is correctly mounted, and the child is secured
and wearing an approved helmet.
6. Never carry anything which obstructs your vision or your complete control of the bicycle,
or which could become entangled in the moving parts of the bicycle.
7. Never hitch a ride by holding on to another vehicle.
8. Don’t do stunts, wheelies or jumps. If you intend to do stunts, wheelies, jumps or go
racing with your bike despite our advice not to, read Section 2.F, Downhill, Stunt or Compe-
tition Biking, now. Think carefully about your skills before deciding to take the large risks
that go with this kind of riding.
9. Don’t weave through trac or make any moves that may surprise people with whom you
are sharing the road.
10. Observe and yield the right of way.
11. Never ride your bicycle while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs
12. If possible, avoid riding in bad weather, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk or in
the dark, or when extremely tired. Each of these conditions increases the risk of accident.
C. OFF ROAD SAFETY
We recommend that children not ride on rough terrain unless they are accompanied by an adult.
1. The variable conditions and hazards of off-road riding require close attention and speci-
c skills. Start slowly on easier terrain and build up your skills. If your bike has suspension,
the increased speed you may develop also increases your risk of losing control and falling.
Get to know how to handle your bike safely before trying increased speed or more dicult
terrain.
2. Wear safety gear appropriate to the kind of riding you plan to do.
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