Turning without warning.
Children are often struck from behind
because they made unexpected turns into traffic, or they inadvertently
veered into traffic when looking over their shoulder. Observe the
following safety tips for left turns:
Do not cut across the street, cross only at intersections.
Practice looking over your shoulder to the rear without accidentally
turning (do this only in an open space free from traffic and
obstructions).
Riding at night and in low visibility.
Do not ride at night or in low
visibility. See section 4 for more information.
Rules of the Road.
Wear a helmet. Wear shoes.
Become aware of and learn your local bicycle laws and regulations.
Most states and communities have rules regarding helmet use,
bicycle licensing, riding on sidewalks, grinding and so on. It is the
responsibility of parents to make sure their children know and obey
all rules and regulations.
The Electric Punk is intended for sidewalk and playground use. You
must share this space with others including, pedestrians, skaters
and other players. Respect their rights!
Ride defensively. Assume that pedestrians, skaters and other
players are so absorbed in their own world that they are not paying
any attention to you and that they will run you down or step out in
front of you, all without any warning.
Watch for obstacles such as pot holes, sewer grates, expansion
cracks, and road or construction debris (such as nails or other
foreign objects) that could catch your wheel or force you to swerve
into traffic or lose control.
Stop at all stop signs and lights.
Never ride with headphones or use a cell phone when riding.
Never carry a passenger.
Never hitch a ride with another vehicle.
Do not weave into traffic or make sudden turns.
Observe and yield the right-of-way as prescribed by local traffic
rules.
Riding the Electric Punk may be a hazardous activity and has inherent
dangers that no amount of care, caution, instruction or expertise can
eliminate. Certain conditions may cause the equipment to fail without
fault of the manufacturer. Activities involving the use of bicycles carry
the risk of injury or death.
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