Can-Am SPYDER RT 2022, Operator'S Manual

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Safe Operating Instructions 79
1. Blind spots of other vehicles
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In dim light, such as at night, at dawn
or dusk, or in poor weather such as
rain or fog, you may be harder to see.
Glare at dawn and dusk or very bright
sunlight can also make it harder for
other motorists to see you.
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Bright colors or reflective clothing can
increase your visibility.
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S Se ee e Y Yo ou u
Even when motorists seem to notice
you, they may still drive in a way that
puts you at risk of a crash. Drive de-
fensively, and do not rely on other mo-
torists to operate their vehicles safely.
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Normally, position the vehicle in the
center of the lane. This position keeps
the front tires in the lane. It also pro-
vides distance from vehicles in other
lanes, reducing wind from large ve-
hicles and reducing the risk of being
struck by vehicles that leave their
lane. This position also keeps your
front wheels out of the slippery area in
the middle of the lane, helping main-
tain braking and steering ability. If you
are used to driving a car, remember
that you are sit in the center of the ve-
hicle, your perspective is different.
You can move to the left or right part
of the lane, to avoid hazards, keep
distance from other vehicles, or han-
dle curves. You can also move to the
left or right part of the lane to get a
better view or to be seen by other ve-
hicles. Because of the central seat po-
sition and the width of the vehicle, it
may be harder to see around traffic,
even when you are near the edge of
the lane. You may need a greater fol-
lowing distance behind wide or tall ve-
hicles.
Avoid putting your wheel
outside of the lane to see around traf-
fic. In order for drivers ahead to see
you, you must be able to see their mir-
rors. When you are being followed by
a large vehicle, passing vehicles may
not be able to see you easily if you are
not in the left part of the lane.
1. Vehicle in left portion of lane
Because the vehicle is wider than a
motorcycle, the range of lane posi-
tions is smaller. When riding in the left
or right part of the lane be sure that
the front wheels stay in the lane.
STREET STRATEGIES