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•Testyourbrakesafteroperationinwetconditions. Ifnecessary, apply the brakes
severaltimestoletfrictiondryoutthelinings.
•Neverattempt wheelies, jumps and other stunts, as these could cause damageto
thescooterandlossofcontrol.
•Alwayskeep both hands on the handlebars and feetonthefloorboardduring
operation.
•Neverconsume alcoholordrugs before orwhileriding scooter.
•Limitthetraveldistancetoavoidfatiguethatcanaffectyourperformance.
Being seen
Manyscooter accidents are causedby car drivers whodo not see scooterriders on the
road. Thereforeyou needtoensure tofollowthese guidelines:
•Wearbrightclothingtoincreasevisibility. Brightorange, yellowor greenjackets or
vestsand brightlycoloredhelmet canhelpothers see you.
•Alwaysuseturnsignals whenyouare planningtoturn ormergetomainroad and
turnitoffafter youhave madeyourturn.
•Flashbrake lightswheneveryou aregoingtoslow downmorequickly orwhere
othersmay not expect you are going to slow down.
•Stayout of blind spotofothermotorists.
•Whenyoucometo anintersection,move totheportion ofyourlane thatwillbring
youintoanotherdriver’sfieldofsight atthe earliestpossible moment.