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• Always use proper hand signals for turning and stopping.
Give signals 100ft before stopping or turning and always
return both hands to the handle bars before stopping or
turning.
• Watch for cars pulling out into traffic and for the sudden
opening of car doors.
• Avoid potholes, drainage grates or other road surface
hazards.
• Cross railroad tracks at a right angle.
• Be careful when riding on soft road edges, gravel, sand
and uneven surfaces. Ride slowly and avoid quick turns
when riding on these surfaces.
• Never hitch onto other vehicles.
• Do not “stunt” ride or race in traffic.
• Do not weave in and out of traffic or swerve from side to
side.
• A crash can put extraordinary stress on your
Instinct
’s
components, possibly causing them to fatigue
prematurely. Components suffering from stress fatigue can
fail suddenly, causing loss of control, or serious injury.
CAUTION: RIDING IN WET WEATHER
Brakes do not work as well under wet conditions as they do
when dry. It is recommended that you do not ride your
Instinct in wet weather, as there are electronic
components of your Instinct that may be damaged if
exposed to water.
If you are riding your bicycle in low-visibility conditions, the
Instinct
’s reflectors will provide some visibility. It is highly
recommended that you wear bright, reflective clothing to
increase your visibility.
• Wet conditions will require a longer distance to
stop. Brake earlier and avoid sudden stops when
riding in wet conditions.
WARNING
