Can-Am RYKER 2023 Series, Operator'S Manual

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60 SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
U UN ND DE ER RS ST TA AN ND DIIN NG G R RIIS SK K O ON N T TH HE E R RO OA AD D
Before operating this 3-wheel vehicle,
watch the safety video, read the safety
card and all on-product safety labels.
Consider your risk of being hurt or
killed in a crash, think how you can re-
duce this risk and whether, you are
willing to take this risk.
There are many factors that contribute
to the risk that you face. You can con-
trol some of these factors, but others,
like the behavior of other drivers, are
beyond your control.
Here are some of the factors that af-
fect your risk:
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Different types of vehicles vary in
terms of size, visibility and maneuver-
ability and provide different degrees of
protection.
This vehicle is small and maneuver-
able. Maneuverability can help avoid
crashes. However, smaller vehicles
are harder to see, which increases the
chance that other motorists will cause
a crash. In some situations, the Ryker
is less likely to be in a crash than a
motorcycle. For example, you are less
likely to tip over at low speeds while
operating the vehicle. However, in
other situations, the vehicle is more
likely to be in a crash. For example,
because the vehicle is wider, it will not
fit through as small an opening as
many motorcycles.
In cars and trucks, the structure of the
vehicle provides protection in crashes
and from other road hazards. In addi-
tion, passengers can protect them-
selves by wearing seat belts. You
should expect that the riding of this ve-
hicle is riskier than riding in a car and
that the risk of injury is more like riding
a motorcycle.
As when riding a motorcycle, you can
reduce the risk of injuries by wearing a
helmet and riding gear.
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Every driver has some control over
their own risk on the road.
Drivers who develop good skills will
have better control of their vehicle.
Do not rely on your experience with
motorcycles,
automobiles, ATVs,
snowmobiles or any other kind of ve-
hicle to prepare you to operate the
vehicle.
Learn how this vehicle is different.
Read this Operator's Guide, watch the
safety video located at:
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Or, use the following QR code:
If available, take a training course. Be-
come proficient with the controls and
be able to do the practice exercises
accurately and with confidence before
going on the road.
When you begin riding on the road,
start with less challenging situations
(e. g., light traffic, lower speeds, good
weather, no passenger) and gradually
move on to more challenging riding
situations as you develop your skills.
Plan ahead to avoid situations that are
too difficult for your skill level, or that
present more risk than you want to
take on.
Even skilled drivers cause crashes.
For example, if you use your skills to
do extreme maneuvers or stunts, you
increase your risk. The smart driver
uses good judgment along with skills
to increase the margin of safety and
minimize risk. Learn the defensive