Wet Weather Riding; Night Riding - Tern Quick Haul D7i Manuel D'utilisation

2.C. Wet Weather Riding
WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both for the bicyclist and
for other vehicles sharing the road. So the risk of an accident is dramatically increased.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the brakes of other vehicles
sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and your tires don't grip nearly as well. This makes it
harder to control speed and easier to lose control. So make sure to ride more slowly and apply
your brakes earlier and more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions (6.C).
2.D. Night Riding
Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very
difficult for motorists and pedestrians to see. If you choose to accept the greatly increased
risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night, take extra care to use specialized riding equipment
that helps reduce that risk. Consult your Dealer about night riding safety equipment.
WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk,
at night or at other times of poor visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting system
and without reflectors is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and reflect car lights and street lights in a
way that may help you to be seen and recognized as a moving bicyclist.
CAUTION: Check reflectors and their mounting brackets regularly to make sure that
they are clean, straight, unbroken and securely mounted. Have your Dealer replace
damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten any that are bent or loose.
The mounting brackets of front and rear reflectors are often designed as brake straddle cable safety catches
which prevent the straddle cable from catching on the tire tread if the cable jumps out of its yoke or breaks.
DANGER: Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle. They
are an integral part of the bicycle's safety system. Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to
others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles may result in serious injury or death.
The reflector brackets may protect you from a brake straddle cable catching on the
tire in the event of brake cable failure. If a brake straddle cable catches on the tire, it
can cause the wheel to stop suddenly, causing you to lose control and fall.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all local
laws about night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions:
• If your bike does not have lights already installed, purchase and install
battery or generator powered front and tail lights which meet all regulatory
requirements for where you live and provide adequate visibility.
• Wear light-colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and
leg bands, reflective stripes on your helmet, flashing lights attached to your body and/or your
bicycle that will help you get the attention of approaching motorists, pedestrians and other traffic.
• Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the
bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light.
• Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted reflectors.
While riding at dawn, at dusk or at night:
• Ride slowly.
• Avoid dark areas and areas of heavy or fast-moving traffic.
• Avoid road hazards.
• If possible, ride on familiar routes.
If riding in traffic:
• Be predictable. Ride so drivers can see you and predict your movements.
• Be alert. Ride defensively and expect the unexpected.
• If you plan to ride in traffic often, ask your Dealer about traffic safety
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