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Conditions Appropriate / intended use Improper use
No objects hanging from handlebars Objects hanging from handlebars result in instability and
may impede manoeuvring
Riding with both hands on handlebars. One-handed or hand-free riding
Not using devices such as phones,
smartwatches, music players, or
headphones
Using devices such as phones, smartwatches, music
players, or headphones
Riding with both feet on the footrest
comfortably and safely
Riding with one or both feet outside the footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass weight on the rear
mudguard.
Riding under
normal conditions Riding with helmet and protective equipment Riding without helmet and protective equipment
Riding on easily accessible, smooth and
compact roads, avoiding areas with intense
tracorovercrowdedareas:
e.g. dedicated cycle path, smooth paved
surfaces
Riding on motorways, long-distance roads
Riding on busy roads
Riding on pavements
Riding in overcrowded areas
Riding on very rough roads
Riding near: ravines, escarpments, harbours, sea,
lakes or rivers
Complying with local regulations and the
highway code Failure to comply with regulations and the highway code
Looking ahead and watching out for
obstacles, vehicles or nearby pedestrians Becoming distracted while riding
Changing direction, making sure to be seen,
moderating speed
Changing direction abruptly at high speed without
making sure that you have been seen
Anticipating the route and moderating speed
while observing the highway code and those
that are the most vulnerable
Braking and cornering at the same time makes the
vehicle unstable
Using direction indicators, if included on
the item Not using direction indicators
Slowing down when pedestrians are present Accelerating or maintaining a constant speed when
pedestrians are present
Using pedestrian mode in pedestrian areas
(6 km/h)
Riding without using pedestrian mode in pedestrian
areas (6 km/h)
Warning others of your presence by using
the bell Not warning others of your presence by using the bell
Uneven road
conditions:
speed bumps/
steps/rough road
surfaces
Riding at moderate speeds High-speed riding
Bend knees slightly for better shock
absorption when traversing uneven
surfaces.
Accelerating over bumps or ditches, going down steps,
jumping over obstacles, climbing pavements, riding
harshly.
Behaviour:
around bends,
down slopes, in
the presence of
nearby obstacles,
vehicles and
pedestrians
Keeping at a safe distance Not observing safety distances
Ceasing to accelerate
Braking and slowing down Accelerating
Riding at moderate speed and braking safely Riding at high speed, braking suddenly
Paying attention to doors and other high
obstacles Traversing beneath high obstacles