Can-Am SPYDER RT Series 2020, Original Instructions Manual

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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERSTANDING RISK ON THE ROAD
Before operating this three-wheel ve-
hicle, 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
maneuverability 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,
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 ad-
dition, 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
motorcycle.
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 better
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
Operator's Guide and if available, take
a training course. Become proficient
with the controls and be able to do the
practice exercises accurately and with
confidence before going on the road.
In addition to reading this Operator's
Guide, you should watch the video
located at:
https://can-am.brp.com/spyder/
owners/safety/safety-informa-
tion.html
Or, use the following QR code.
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