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5. Observe the Countryside Code with regards to other people and animals, give way to them
6. We do not recommend you do stunts, tricks, jumps etc, please think carefully about your
skills, read section 3.5, and accept that this type of riding has associated higher risks.
3.2
Riding safely about town
You may wish to ride your Trike around town, over uneven
pavements, cobbled streets or inside buildings.
1. Avoid riding in the road as this can be highly dangerous,
always stay on the pavement where possible
2. Obey all Rules of the Road and all local traffic laws
3. Respect other people and observe rights of way
4. Beware that others may not see you coming
5. Be prepared to avoid obstacles and look ahead for
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Vehicles slowing or turning, entering the road or your
lane ahead of you, or coming up behind you.
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Parked car doors opening.
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Pedestrians
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Children or pets playing nearby.
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Narrow gaps or spaces
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Kerbs, pot holes, drain covers, railway tracks, expansion joints,
construction works, debris and other obstructions that could cause
you to swerve into the path of others, or hinder your progress
6. Slow down and look both ways at street crossings
7. Never ride with headphones as they can drown out noises from potential hazards around
you, or the cables may tangle in the moving parts of the Trike
8. Never carry a passenger as this could make the Trike unstable
9. Take care when carrying luggage, always ensure it is strapped properly to the Trike and
cannot become tangled in moving parts
10. Although it may be tempting on a long hill climb (!) never hold on to another vehicle to tow
you along
11. Do not do stunts, jumps or other tricks, this may endanger your safety and the safety of those
around you
12. Don’t weave through traffic or make any moves that may surprise people
13. Never ride your Trike when under the influence of alcohol or inhibiting drugs.
14. Take care when riding in bad weather conditions, when visibility is obscured, at dawn, dusk
or in the dark, or if you are very tired. These conditions have associated higher risks.
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