STREET STRATEGIES
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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
to accidentally applying the throttle and
be prepared to correct your trajectory if
necessary.
If you strike a large enough obstacle,
bump or hole, the impact can make
the vehicle jump and strike you, eject
riders, make you lose control, spin or
roll over.
If you can’t come to a complete stop
in time to avoid an obstacle, you can
swerve to avoid it. You can swerve and
brake at the same time if necessary.
If you encounter a large animal in the
road, like a deer, it is best to stop
before reaching it and wait until the
animal leaves, or go past slowly. If a
dog chases you, a good strategy is to
slow down and downshift as the dog
approaches, then accelerate away as
you get closer to where the dog would
intercept you.
On-Road Emergencies
A vehicle malfunction or an unexpected
situation can occur any time during a
ride.
A well-maintained vehicle can
help reduce the risk of malfunction,
but you should still be prepared for an
emergency.
- Always have the Operator's Guide
and tool kit in the vehicle. Refer to
the
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
section for
technical guidelines on problems
that could occur during a trip.
- When stopping on the road, follow
these precautions:
●
If the road has paved shoulders,
signal your intention to pull off
the highway, pull off at near traf-
fic speed, then slow down to a
complete stop.
●
If the shoulder is unpaved, signal
a right turn and slow down to a
safe speed before pulling off the
paved roadway.
●
To increase your visibility, turn
on the hazard warning lights.
- If you have cellular phone or other
communication device, fully charge
it before long rides.
- If you are involved in a crash, BRP
strongly recommends that you
have your vehicle transported (see
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE
) to the
nearest Can-Am On-Road dealer
to have it thoroughly inspected for
safety before riding again.
- Fill in the BRP accident/incident
report.
Tire Failure
If a tire failure or a blowout suddenly
occurs, firmly grip the handlebar, grad-
ually slow down and carefully steer to a
safe place to stop. Avoid hard braking,
downshifting, or sharp steering. If a
front tire fails, the vehicle may tend to
pull in the direction of the failed tire, so
you will need to maintain a firm grip on
the handlebar to control your direction.
Refer to
ROAD SIDE REPAIRS
section for
instructions on tire repair.
Summary of Contents for SPYDER RT Series 2020
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