Can-Am Spyder RT 2019, Operator'S Manual

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UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD
Before operating this three-wheel
vehicle, 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 reduce
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 affect
your risk:
Type of Vehicle
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, this vehi-
cle 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, be-
cause 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 riding this vehicle is
riskier than riding in a car and that the
risk of injury is more like riding a motor-
cycle.
As when riding a motorcycle, you can
reduce the risk of injuries by wearing a
helmet and riding gear.
Operator Skills and
Judgment
Every driver has some control over
their own risk on the road. Drivers
who develop good skills will have bet-
ter control of their vehicle. Do not rely
on your experience with motorcycles,
automobiles, ATVs, snowmobiles or
any other kind of vehicle to prepare you
to operate this vehicle. Learn how this
vehicle is different. Read this Opera-
tor's Guide, watch the video located at:
https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/own-
ers/safety/safety-information.html,
and if available, take a training course.
Become proficient with the controls
and be able to do the practice exer-
cises 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
driving techniques in
STREET STRATE-
GIES
.
Rider Condition
A driver needs to be alert, sober, and
physically ready to ride. Never use this
vehicle with drugs or alcohol. Riding
when intoxicated, tired or otherwise
impaired increases the risk of a crash.
Alcohol, drugs, medications, fatigue,
drowsiness and emotions can all in-
hibit your ability to ride safely. Like
riding a motorcycle, riding this vehi-
cle is a challenging activity – being in
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