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6.0 Important Pre-ride Safety Information
Ensure that you and your A2B are both ready for safe and
enjoyable use.
ALWAYS wear an approved bicycle helmet.
If you lend your A2B
to someone else – make sure you also lend them an approved
helmet.
NEVER carry a passenger.
Overloading your A2B with a second
rider can lead to severe injury or death.
OBEY all traffic laws.
Always ride on the correct side of the road,
with and not against the flow of traffic.
Watch out for car doors.
Be aware of the possibility of car doors
opening into your path.
Be extra careful in wet conditions.
In wet conditions it might take
double or triple the distance you need to stop your A2B. Ride
slower, anticipate your stops and apply the brakes earlier. Wet
roads are slippery – take corners carefully.
Make sure you are seen.
In poor light conditions and
at night, wear light coloured clothing, preferably with
reflective strips.
Ride attentively.
Watch out for both moving and stationary
vehicles.
Special note for parents or guardians
UK Law requires that you MUST be at least 14 years old to
ride an A2B.
As a parent or guardian, you are responsible for the
activities and safety of the child when they are using
the A2B. You need to make sure that:
• The A2B is properly fitted to the child.
• It is in good repair and safe operating condition.
• You and your child have learned and understand the safe
operation of the A2B.
• You and your child have learned, understand and obey
local motor vehicle, bicycle and traffic laws.
• You and your child apply the common sense rules of safe
and responsible riding.
• You and your child have read this manual, reviewed the
warnings and the A2B functions and operating procedures
with your child before letting them ride it.
For more information about road safety, visit:
www.dft.gov.uk/think
