Can-Am SPYDER RT 2022, Operator'S Manual

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78 Safe Operating Instructions
1. Operator's blind spots
When braking, be particularly aware
of vehicles behind you that may not be
able to stop as quickly than you.
K Ke ee ep p yyo ou urr E Eyye ess M Mo ovviin ng g
To stay aware of your surroundings,
do not fixate on any one thing. Move
your eyes constantly to monitor the
road, traffic control markings and devi-
ces and other vehicles. Look near and
far, in all directions.
A An nttiicciip pa atte e T Trro ou ub blle e
Whenever you notice a potential haz-
ard, plan a way to avoid it. This might
mean adjusting your speed or lane po-
sition, or changing lanes. You should
be ready for evasive maneuvers such
as swerving and/or braking if some-
thing enters your path. Always leave
time and space to react to trouble.
B Be eiin ng g V Viissiib blle e
Motorists tend not to see smaller ve-
hicles like motorcycles. Therefore you
should use strategies to become more
visible.
T To o B Be e M Mo orre e V Viissiib blle e tto o O Otth he err
M Mo otto orriissttss
L Liig gh httiin ng g a an nd d R Re efflle ecctto orrss
Make sure that the headlights, running
lights and taillights on your vehicle
work
properly. Your vehicle is
equipped with reflectors on the fend-
ers, sides, and back. Make sure that
all reflectors are clean and not broken
or missing.
Use your high beams whenever possi-
ble, both day and night. Use low
beams to avoid blinding other moto-
rists at night or when too much light
reflects back, such as in fog.
S Siig gn na allss
Use your turn signals to inform others
of your intentions. The vehicle has au-
tomatic canceling turn signals, but
they may not cancel after shallow
turns. Make sure turn signals are off
after you have completed your ma-
neuver; leaving them on may confuse
other motorists.
When possible, flash your brake lights
before slowing and when waiting at in-
tersections, to alert motorists behind
you.
You can also use your horn to attempt
to
alert other motorists of your
presence.
Do not assume that other motorists
will notice your lights, signals or horn.
A Au ussttrra alliia an n a an nd d R Ru ussssiia an n M Mo od de ellss
Use your hazard warning lights to
make yourself visible when needed.
B Blliin nd d S Sp po ottss
Avoid riding in the blind spots of other
vehicles. Position yourself so that driv-
ers ahead can see you in their mirrors.
In some cases, such as when you are
following a truck or a bus, you must be
farther behind the vehicle in front of
you.
STREET STRATEGIES