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Conditions Appropriate/intended use Improper use
Riding under normal
conditions
No objects hanging from handlebars Objects hanging from handlebars
result in instability and may impede
manoeuvring
Riding with both hands on the
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 more feet off the
footrest
It is prohibited to place or amass weight
on the rear mudguard.
Riding with helmet and protective
equipment
Riding without helmet and protective
equipment
Riding on easily accessible, smooth
compact roads, avoiding heavily
trafficked or overcrowded areas:
e.g. dedicated cycle paths, 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)
Warning others of your presence by
using the bell
Riding without using pedestrian mode in
pedestrian areas (6 km/h)
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.