APRILIA RXV 450 UPGRADE BOOK, Use And Maintenance Book

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USE
2 - 10
SXV / RXV 450 - 550
2.2.2. CLOTHING
Before riding your vehicle, ensure that your riding gear is in
good condition. To be effective, your helmet must fit
properly, and the visor or other eye protection must be
clean.
Both research and experience have shown that drivers of
other vehicles often do not see vehicles or riders. In order to
make yourself more conspicuous to these drivers, wear
bright reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest, or clothing
with reflective sections sewn into the jacket, pants and
gloves. Be particularly aware of approaching automobiles
and trucks that might be trying to turn left in front of you.
Many vehicle accidents are caused by an opposing
automobile driver making a left turn without warning in front
of the vehicle.
Inevitably, the driver will look right at you,and yet swear that
they did not see you before they turned directly into your
path. Ride alert!
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflecting
colours. In this way you will make yourself more visible to the
other drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of being
knocked down, and you will be more protected in case of
fall.
Always wear your crash helmet. Many accidents are fatal
because of injuries to the head.
This clothing should be very tight-fitting and fastened at the
wrists and ankles.
Strings, belts and ties should not be hanging loose; prevent
these and other objects from interfering with driving by
getting entangled with moving parts or driving mechanisms.
Do not carry sharp objects in your pockets that could be
dangerous in case of an upset, for example, pens or
mechanical pencils, etc. Also, make sure that your
passengers follow this recommendation.