Solo TOC-1, Руководство пользователя

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General Information
Hazardous road conditions
Because the SOLO has a single, centered rear wheel,
“straddling” obstacles (such as potholes) with the front wheels
increases the likelihood that the rear wheel will encounter the
obstacle. Observe road conditions carefully while driving and
practice safe avoidance maneuvers.
Your SOLO is more likely than a 4-wheel vehicle to lose
control on slippery surfaces. Do not operate your SOLO on
snowy or icy roads. When driving on gravel, dirt, or sand-
covered roads, use extreme caution and reduce your speed,
particularly for curves. These surfaces do not provide as much
traction as paved surfaces, and you can lose control.
A layer of water on top of a paved surface (e.g. a puddle or
flowing water on the road) can cause hydroplaning. As with
other vehicles (particularly those with a single rear wheel), your
SOLO can hydroplane if you drive too fast over water that has
accumulated on the road.
When hydroplaning occurs, one or more wheels rise up on a
layer of water, losing contact with the road. If this happens to
the rear wheel, you may feel it slide sideways.
Hydroplaning wheels do not have the traction necessary to
control the vehicle; you can lose control and spin out. Avoid
large water puddles or water streams, and slow down or pull off
the road during heavy rains. If you must pass through water,
slow down as much as possible before you reach it. After
passing through water, test your brakes. Apply them several
times if necessary to allow friction to dry the brake pads.
Properly maintained tires reduce the risk of hydroplaning;
always maintain recommended tire pressure. See “Wheels and
Tires”, page 7-14 .
Never drive your SOLO into bodies of water that would rise
above the vehicle's floor, as you risk submerging the high-
voltage batteries. Ensure that the vehicle has sufficient
clearance before moving through any body of water. Watch for
splashing or spraying when other vehicles drive through water
as an indication of depth.