urban drivestyle UNIMOKE, User Manual

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Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Check for potholes and other dangers , like car doors opening and
kids playing. Also, think about your own visibility and avoid entering
vehicle blind spots.
Never ride tired or under influence
You need to stay alert when riding. Don’t wear earphones or headphones that affect your hearing or sunglasses if they
hinder your vision. Don’t ride if you have consumed alcohol or are on medication that affects your motor skills.
Be aware of your visibility
Riding in low light or poor visibility, such as at night, dawn, dusk, in rain or in fog is much more dangerous than in
daytime lighting conditions. Wear bright colors and reflective gear.
Reflectors should be clean, unbroken and mounted correctly. Don’t cover reflectors with loose clothing or bags. Also, they only
reflect light in some directions , so you need lights to make sure you are seen with all around visibility .
Using Brakes
Braking distances increase in wet weather or under heavy load, so brake more gently and earlier under those circumstances.
Be cautious on the brakes: To prevent skidding when slowing or stopping your bike, pull Brakes gradually. Skidding does not
slow you down faster and means you can’t steer well so it should be avoided.
9. Safe Riding
If you slam on your Front Brake, you may fly over the Handlebar or your Rear Wheel may slide out behind you. If the Rear
Wheel rises, lean back and ease off your Front Brake.
GENERAL RECOMENDATIONS WHILE RIDING (I)
Reflectors and lightning
If you use your
UNIMOKE on public roads, make sure you have front and rear lights in working condition when necessary by local rules
and regulations
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