Safe Riding Principles; Being Seen - Mash Side 400 Mode D'emploi

Caution
Operating this motorcycle after consuming alcohol or drugs.
could seriously affect your judgment. could cause you to react
more slowly. Could affect your balance and perception. Could
result in an accident.

Safe riding principles

• Keep enough distance with the other vehicles around you as
this gives you time to react.
• Always observe the rules of the road. Observe the posted
speed limit, and signal your turns well in advance.
• Know your limits. Do not go faster than you are able to control.
Always travel at a peed that is proper for the operating conditions,
your ability and experience.
• Always inspect your motorcycle each time you use it to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
• Always follow the inspection and scheduled maintenance
procedures described in this manual.
• Test your brakes after operating in wet conditions.
• Never attempt wheelies, jumps and other stunts, as these could
cause damage to the motorcycle and cause loss of control.
• Always keep both hands on the handlebar and feet on the foot
pegs during operation.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while riding your
motorcycle.
• Limit the travel distance to avoid fatigue that can affect
performance and awareness.
• Do not touch the engine or exhaust after riding as they will be
extremely hot right after the engine has been turned off.
• Park the motorcycle away from fuel or flammable materials.

Being seen

Many motorcycle accidents are caused by car drivers who do
not see motorcycle riders on the road. Therefore you need to
follow these guidelines:
• Wear bright clothing to increase visibility. Bright orange,
yellow or green jackets or vests and a brightly colored helmet can
help others see you.
• Always use turn signals when you are planning to turn or
merge to main roads, and turn it off after you have made your turn.
• Flash brake lights whenever you are going to slow down
quickly or where others may not expect you are going to slow
down.
• Stay out of blind spots of other motorists.
• When you come to an intersection, move to the portion of
your lane that will bring you into another driver's field of sight at the
earliest possible moment.
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