6 - MV Agusta

SAFETY INFORMATION 22The braking action should always be applied gentlyand gradually to both wheels.Performing this operation and, more in general,riding the vehicle always requires the utmost care.Therefore, caution should be exercised by allusers, and in particular by inexperienced riders.When you make a turn, avoid sudden braking.Failure to observe this warning could lead to thesliding of the wheels and the loss of control of thevehicle. Always operate the brakes before startinga turn.When you are laterally blown by a sudden gustof wind (as it may happen when you’re overtakenby a vehicle of great dimensions, when you comeout of a tunnel or when you’re driving in a hillyzone), you could lose control of the vehicle. Whiledriving under the above mentioned conditions,reduce your speed and be careful to avoidsideways gusts of wind.Maintain a safe distance behind vehicles infront of you and adjust your speed to the weatherand traffic conditions. Remember that, as yourbike picks up speed, stopping distances increaseand the motorcycle becomes more difficult to control.In any case, never exceed the speed limitsimposed by the Highway Code.When travelling during the day, keep the lowbeam on in order to be better seen by other roadusers.It is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beveragesor take drugs before riding. Even very smallamounts of these substances adversely affect therider’s ability to control the vehicle.- 32 -