Do's:
•
Respect road signs and obey traffic rules for
your own safety and that of others on the
road
(page 73)
.
•
Get your vehicle serviced regularly by the
Authorised
Hero MotoCorp
workshop.
•
Take care of loose/hanging clothes while
solo/pillion riding.
•
While riding, keep your leg closed and sit in
a comfortable position.
•
Ride defensively and at a steady speed
(between 40-50 km/hr).
•
To make yourself more visible, wear bright
reflective clothing that fits well.
•
To stop the vehicle (in Integrated brake
system), press the rear brake lever for the
application of front and rear brakes
simultaneously. However, for more effective
braking, it is advised to apply both front and
rear brake simultaneously, keeping the
throttle in close position.
•
Always wear a helmet (ISI marked) with
chin strap securely fastened and insist on a
helmet for your pillion rider.
•
Always conduct simple pre-ride inspection
(page 41)
.
•
During night time, dip headlamps of your
vehicle for oncoming traffic, or when
following another vehicle.
•
Give way to others on the road and signal
before you make a turn.
•
Never touch any part of the hot exhaust
system like muffler.
•
Do not cross the continuous
white/yellow
line in the center of the road, while
overtaking.
•
Do not attach large or heavy items to the
handlebars.
•
Do not litter the road.
•
Never take your hands off the steering
handle while riding.
•
Never
ride under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
•
Concentrate on the road and avoid talking
to the pillion rider or others on the road.
Don'ts:
•
Never use cell phone while riding the
vehicle.
•
Avoid sudden acceleration, braking and
turning of your vehicle.
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