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RULES OF THE ROAD / SAFETY TIPS
NOTE: Like any sport, bicycling involves risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bicycle, you assume the responsibility for that risk; not the people who sold you the
bike; nor the people who made it; nor the people who distribute it; nor the people who manage or maintain the roads and trails you ride on. YOU. So you need to know – and
to practice – the rules of safe and responsible riding.
1. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFER CYCLING, MAKE SURE YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL.
NOTE AND PERFORM PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECKS.
2. NOTICE: Some state and local laws may require that your bicycle be equipped with a warning device such as a horn or bell and a front and rear light if the bicycle is to be
ridden after dark.
3. ALWAYS WEAR SHOES when riding a bicycle and AVOID LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES.
4. CHECK YOUR BRAKES FREQUENTLY. THE ABILITY TO STOP YOUR BICYCLE IS CRITICAL. Roads are slippery when wet so avoid sharp turns and allow more distance stopping.
Caliper brakes may become less efficient when wet. Leaves,loose gravel, and other debris can also affect stopping.
5. ALWAYS RIDE IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS TRAFFIC. Never ride against traffic.
6. STOP AND LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAVE AN ALLEY, DRIVEWAY, OR PARKING LOT. Stop, look to the left, to the right, and to the left again for traffic. Ride only when it is clear.
7. KEEP TO THE RIGHT. Follow the traffic flow in a straight line and stay close to the curb or in the bike lane, when available. Watch for cars moving in and out of traffic.
8. OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS REGULATIONS. Most traffic regulations apply to bike riders as well as automobile operators.
9. EONE RIDER PER BIKE. NEVER CARRY OTHER RIDERS. This is dangerous and makes the bike harder to control. The bicycles distributed by California are intended for one
rider only.
10. ALWAYS BE ALERT. BE ALERT – pedestrians have the right of way. BE ALERT – when riding near parked cars - ride far enough away from the cars so that you won't get
hit if someone opens the car door.
11. USE CAUTION AT ALL INTERSECTIONS AND STOP SIGNS. STOP AND LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
12. USE HAND SIGNALS. Communicate by using hand signals to tell other drivers what you are going to do. Signal 100 feet before turning unless your hand is needed to control
the bike.
13. PROPER LIGHTS ARE RECOMMENDED IF YOU RIDE AT NIGHT. Be sure to have a strong head-light, a tail light, and a full set of reflectors. CHECK THAT REFLECTORS ARE
CLEAN, STRAIGHT, UNBROKEN, AND SECURELY MOUNTED.
14. NEVER CARRY PACKAGES OR OBJECTS WHICH OBSTRUCT VISION.
15. NEVER HITCH RIDES, never hold onto a moving vehicle while riding.
16. THE KICKSTAND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE BICYCLE ONLY, not the bicycle and the rider.
17. AVOID THE FOLLOWING HAZARDS: Drain grates, potholes, soft road edges, gravel, sand, wet leaves, and/or any obstruction in the road. Failure to do so could cause
wheel(s) to buckle and result in personal injury to the rider.
18. WET WEATHER RIDING - Riding your bicycle in wet conditions is not recommended. In wet conditions traction and braking power is reduced. Riding in such conditions
could result in personal injury.
19. PROPER HELMET USE. A helmet that meets the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) standard should always be worn when riding a bicycle. The helmet should
fit properly and be worn on the crown of the head, not tipped back. Ensure to replace your helmet at least every three years to ensure the structural integrity of the foam.
Replace after impact, regardless of lack of visible damage to helmet.
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