Rad2Go Mo Rad 1500 Owner's Manual - page 16
Never race other motorscooters or motorcycles with your motorscooter. Brake with both
the front and rear brakes.
The use of one brake only for sudden braking may cause the motorscooter to skid or
make the rider lose control of the motorscooter itself.
Always ride at a safe speed and avoid unnecessary hard acceleration.
This also reduces fuel consumption and increases the life of the motorscooter. If you
must ride your motorscooter in rainy weather, or on loose surfaces, remember that
traction is greatly reduced. Under these conditions, all handling of the motorscooter must
be done gradually and smoothly. Sudden acceleration, braking or turning may cause you
to lose control of your motorscooter. When traction is reduced, accelerate gradually and
when slowing down release throttle and use your motorscooter engine braking in so far as
possible, instead of braking in so far as possible, instead of braking abruptly.
Avoid rapid, harsh application of the brakes.
Gradually open and close the throttle, to avoid spinning or skidding the rear wheel. On
rough road surfaces, slow down and ride with particular care. Avoid wide-open throttle
acceleration, unless they are necessary for passing.
Remember that excessively aggressive corning can cause your motorscooter’s tire to lose
traction, which can result in an upset and serious injury or even death.
Always observe posted and statutory speed limits, but do not assume that you can ride as
fast as the speed limit allows under all road conditions. Slowing does a little can greatly
increase your safety under all road conditions.
Do not ride you motorscooter off road.
CLOTHING
Before riding your motorscooter, ensure that your riding gear is in good condition.
Your helmet must fit properly, and the visor or other eye protection must be clean.
Both research and experience have shown that drivers of other motorcycles often do not
see motorcycles riders. In order to make yourself more conspicuous to these drivers,
wear bright reflective clothing, such as a reflective vest, or clothing with reflective
sections sewn into the jacket, pants and gloves. Be particularly aware of approaching
automobiles and trucks that might be trying to turn left in front of you. Many motorcycle
accidents are caused by an opposing automobile driver making a left turn without
warning in front of the motorscooter.
Inevitably, the driver will look right at you, and yet swear that they did not see you before
they turned directly into your path. Stay alert!
Wear protective clothing, preferably in light and/or reflective colors. In this way you will
make yourself more visible to the other drivers, thus notably reducing the risk of being
hit, and you will be more protected in case of such an incident.
Always wear your helmet. Many accidents are fatal because of injuries to the head.
An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a full-face helmet offers more.
Regardless of the style, look for a DOT (Department of Transportation) sticker in any
helmet you buy (USA Only,) and always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your
eyes and help your vision.
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