NIGHT RIDING
Riding a bicycle at night is much more dangerous than riding during the day. A bicyclist is very difficult for motorists and
pedestrians to see. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk or at night. Adults who choose to accept the
greatly increased risk of riding at dawn, at dusk or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized
equipment which helps reduce that risk. Consult your dealer about night riding safety equipment.
WARNING:
Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor
visibility without an adequate bicycle lighting system and without reflectors is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not remove the front or rear reflectors or reflector brackets from your bicycle. They are an integral part of
the bicycle’s safety system. Removing the reflectors reduces your visibility to others using the roadway. Being struck by other vehicles
may result in serious injury or death.
RULES FOR CHILDREN
To avoid an accident, teach children good riding skills with an emphasis on safety from an early age.
1. Always wear a properly fitted helmet.
2. Do not play in driveways or the road.
3. Do not ride on busy streets.
4. Do not ride at night.
5. Obey all traffic laws, especially stop signs and red lights.
6. Be aware of other road vehicles behind and nearby.
7. Before entering a street: Stop, look left, right, and left again for traffic.
8. If riding downhill, be extra careful. Slow down using the brakes and maintain control of steering.
9. Never take your hands off the handlebars, or your feet off the pedals when riding downhill.
CAUTION:
The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the riding of small wheel diameter
bicycles at excessive speeds can lead to instability and is not recommended.
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