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CHAPTER TWO
Guide to Safe Bicycle Trailer Use
Do not use unsafe riding practices.
Many cycling accidents could be avoided by using common
sense. Here are a few examples:
·
Do not ride `no hands'
; the slightest road imperfection
could initiate a wheel shimmy, or cause the front wheel to
turn unexpectedly.
·
Do not ride with loose objects attached to the
handlebar, or any other part of the bicycle.
Loose
objects could get caught in the wheel spokes, cause the
handlebar to turn unexpectedly, or in other ways cause loss
of control.
·
Do not ride while intoxicated, or while using medica-
tions which might make you drowsy.
Bicycles require
good coordination to ride in control, and riders must be alert
for hazards.
·
Do not `ride double'
. Standard bicycles are not designed to
carry the additional load of a second rider. Also, extra weight
makes a bicycle much harder to balance, steer and stop.
Use your flag.
The flag is an important part of the trailer's safety equipment.
Do not remove the flag from the trailer.
Do not place hard or sharp objects in the child carrier.
This child carrier is designed for carrying children. Sharp
or hard objects may damage the nylon fabric of the carrier.
Damaged fabric should be repaired or replaced before the
carrier is used again.
WARNING
A bicycle rider without proper lighting and safety precautions
may not have good vision, and may not be visible to others,
which can cause a collision resulting in severe injury. Use
front and rear bicycle lights and additional safety procedures
when riding in poor visibility conditions. Failure to do so will
increase your chances of being involved in an accident in low
light conditions.
