DAHON Owner Manual - Manual (Page 5)

WARNING:
It is your responsibility to comply with
all traffic related laws and to use proper
equipment. This includes appropriate
cycling attire and bike maintenance.
Observe all local bicycle traffic laws and regulations.
Observe regulations about bicycle lighting, licensing,
riding on pavements/sidewalks, bike path and trail
use, helmet laws, child laws relating to cycling, and
special bicycle traffic laws. It is your responsibility to
know and obey your local laws.
• Before you ride your bike, always check to make
sure everything is working and correctly aligned.
• Be familiar with the controls of your bicycle:
brakes (Section 4.B);
pedals (Section G);
and shifting (Section 4.C).
• Keep all body parts or any obtrusive objects away
from the sharp chainrings when pedalling. Failure to
wear proper attire could lead to injuries.
Riding Safety
• While riding, remember you are sharing the road
or path with others - i.e. motorists, pedestrians and
other cyclists.
• Always be aware of your surrounds. Be alert and
responsive to:
»» motor vehicles of all types and in all directions
»» unexpected movement of obstacles
»» nearby pedestrians
»» children or animals in the area
»» imperfections of bike paths or paved roads
including potholes, uneven surfaces, loose
gravel, construction and debris
»» warning, hazard and yield signs
• Always be a defensive rider. Always assume that
others do not see you and expect the unexpected.
The Basics
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Safety
WARNING:
Wet weather impairs traction, braking
and visibility for bicyclists and other
motor vehicles sharing the road. During
wet conditions, the risk of an accident
is dramatically increased.
• Never hold onto another vehicle.
• Do not weave through traffic or make
unexpected moves or turns.
• Rules that govern the right-of-way for
motorists apply to cyclists. A bicyclist
should always be prepared to yield.
• Do not ride while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Avoid riding in bad weather when visibility
is obscured: dawn, dusk, or in the dark. Such
conditions increase the risk of accident.
Wet Weather Riding
• Ride in designated bike lanes when available and
always ride in the direction of traffic.
• Acknowledge and stop at ALL stop signs
and traffic lights.
• When coming to a complete stop, look
both ways at street intersections before
continuing onward.
• Use official hand signals for turning and
stopping.
• Do not ride with headphones.
• Do not carry a passenger.
Under wet conditions, the power and traction
of your brakes (Note: Weather conditions
affect other vehicles sharing the road) are
dramatically reduced. Under such conditions,
it is harder to control your speed and easier
to lose control. To make sure that you can
slow down and stop safely in wet conditions,
ride slowly and apply your brakes earlier.
( Section 4.B)