Safety Precautions, continued
WEAR A DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET
•Most serious motorcycle injuries and fatalities are due to head injuries. ALWAYS wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) approved motorcycle helmet when riding the scooter. Look for labels from the Safety Helmet Council of America, the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) or the Snell Memorial Foundation.
•Your helmet must fit snugly on your head and have no cracks, frayed straps or broken fasteners.
WEAR EYE AND FACE PROTECTION
•ALWAYS wear approved protective eye wear when operating the scooter.
WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
•ALWAYS wear shoes when driving the scooter.
•Wear long sleeves and pants to cover arms and legs for protection.
•Avoid loose clothing that could get caught in the scooter.
•Use gloves designed for use on motorcycles. They will offer protection to your hands and allow the full use of all controls.
STAY VISIBLE ON THE ROAD
•ALWAYS be aware of other vehicles on public roads. Many accidents are caused when drivers of cars do not see scooters who share the road.
•Wear bright or reflective clothing to increase your visibility to other motorists.
•ALWAYS use turn signals to indicate your intention to turn. Follow your state’s driver safety guidelines for turn signal use.
•Stay out of the blind spots of other drivers.
•For safety and increased visibility, the headlight is always on when operating the scooter. Use the low beam whenever there is oncoming traffic.
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