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er Road Users 125

ᎰᎰ Heavy Vehicles.................................................................................125
ᎰᎰ Emergency Vehicles.........................................................................126
ᎰᎰ Pedestrians.......................................................................................127
ᎰᎰ Cyclists..............................................................................................128

Avoiding the Pitfalls of the Road 129

ᎰᎰ Pitfalls...............................................................................................129

CHAPTER 3
ACTING SAFELY, COOPERATIVELY
AND RESPONSIBLY 135

ᎰᎰ Acting Safely, Cooperatively and Responsibly...............................137

Risks Related to the Driver 138

ᎰᎰ Age...................................................................................................138
ᎰᎰ Motivations......................................................................................139
ᎰᎰ The Way You Drive Reflects the Way You Behave.........................139
ᎰᎰ Distractions......................................................................................142
ᎰᎰ Fatigue.............................................................................................142
ᎰᎰ Alcohol, Drugs and Medications.....................................................143

Risks Related to Driving Conditions 146

ᎰᎰ Environmental Conditions..............................................................146
ᎰᎰ Traffic Conditions............................................................................152

Risks Related to the Vehicle Used 155

ᎰᎰ Mechanical Condition.....................................................................155
ᎰᎰ Extra Weight....................................................................................157

Planning Your Trips… Strategically! 159

ᎰᎰ Planning Your Trips in Advance......................................................159
ᎰᎰ Avoiding the Risks Related to a Premature Departure.................161

What Type of Motorcyclist 166
Do You Want to Become?

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