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E. WET WEATHER RIDING
WARNING: Wet weather impairs traction, braking and visibility, both
for the bicyclist and for other vehicles sharing the road. The risk of
an accident is dramatically increased in wet conditions.
Under wet conditions, the stopping power of your brakes (as well as the
brakes of other vehicles sharing the road) is dramatically reduced and
your tires don't grip nearly as well. This makes it harder to control speed
and easier to lose control. To make sure that you can slow down and
stop safely in wet conditions, ride more slowly and apply your brakes
earlier and more gradually than you would under normal, dry conditions.
See also Section 6.C.
F. NIGHT RIDING
Riding a bicycle at night is many times more dangerous than riding
during the day. Therefore, children should never ride at dawn, at dusk
or at night. Adults should not ride at dusk or at night unless it is
absolutely necessary.
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