GENERAL
Safe biking is an important concern of all bike manufacturers.
Here at Schwinn, we are constantly striving to educate our customers
about safe biking habits. Using common sense is usually the best way
to ride safely and get the most out of biking. Here are some common
sense ideas to keep in mind whenever you ride your bike, with or with-
out a trailer:
• Familiarize Yourself With Your State Laws
Many states require different safety devices. It is your responsibility to
familiarize yourself with the laws of the state where you ride, and to
comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping
your bicycle.
• Be Sure You Thoroughly Understand How to Operate the
Components on Your Bike and Trailer
Practice riding in a quiet area to get the feel for how your bike rides
differently with a trailer.
• Always Do A Mechanical Safety Check Before Riding
Be sure all the equipment is adjusted properly, especially the brakes.
Make sure all quick release devices on the bicycle are in the closed
position.
• Always ride Defensively
While you may be legally in the right, in a contest between an auto and
a bike, the auto will come out first. Always be on the lookout for
potentially dangerous situations.
• Always Ride Single File
Riding two or three abreast can only lead to trouble.
• Never Bike With Personal Radios or Headphones On
They can cover up the sound of traffic or emergency vehicles. Hearing
what is going on around you is important for safe biking. Many states
have even made it illegal to wear these types of devices while biking.
Check your local laws.
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