2003 Yamaha Motorsports Vino Owners Manual - Page 10

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION 4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a current driver's license. a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your scooter to other qualified operators. b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident. c. We recommend that you practice riding your scooter where there is no traffic until you have become thoroughly familiar with the scooter and all of its controls. 5. Many accidents have been caused by error of the scooter operator. A typical error made by the operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient lean angle for the speed). a. Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic conditions. b. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you. 6. The posture of the operator is important for proper control. The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the footboard during operation to maintain control of the scooter. 7. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. 8. This scooter is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for off-road use. 1 Protective apparel The majority of fatalities from scooter accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries. 1. Always wear an approved helmet. 2. Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard. 1-2

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SAFETY INFORMATION
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4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been
involved in accidents do not even have a current driver’s license.
a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your scooter to other qualified opera-
tors.
b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident.
c. We recommend that you practice riding your scooter where there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with the scooter and all of its controls.
5.
Many accidents have been caused by error of the scooter operator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient
lean angle for the speed).
a. Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic condi-
tions.
b. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you.
6.
The posture of the operator is important for proper control. The operator should keep both hands
on the handlebar and both feet on the footboard during operation to maintain control of the scoot-
er.
7.
Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
8.
This scooter is designed for on-road use only. It is not suitable for off-road use.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter accidents are the result of head injuries. The use of a safety hel-
met is the single most critical factor in the prevention or reduction of head injuries.
1.
Always wear an approved helmet.
2.
Wear a face shield or goggles. Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a hazard.