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PART 1
2.D - Wet Weather Riding
Section 2. Safety
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
2.D - Wet Weather Riding
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of
your brakes (as well as the brakes of other
vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically
reduced and your tires don’t grip nearly as well.
This makes it harder to control speed and easier
to lose control.
WARNING
Wet weather impairs traction, braking and
visibility, both for the bicyclist and for other
vehicles sharing the road.
The risk of an accident is dramatically
increased in wet conditions.
To make sure that you can slow down and stop
safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and
apply your brakes earlier and more gradually
than you would under normal, dry conditions.
See also SECTION 4.C.
2.E - 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 chose 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.
Bicycle reflectors are designed to pick up and
reflect street lights and car lights in a way that
may help you to be seen and recognized as a
moving bicyclist.
CAUTION
Check reflectors and their mounting brackets
regularly to make sure that they are
clean,straight, unbroken and securely
mounted. Have your dealer replace damaged
reflectors and straighten or tighten any that
are bent or loose.