Read the manual and pay attention to the various warnings and highlights
Test your e-bike in an area with no pedestrians in order to get familiar with it's behavior under different situations. It will help you to escape accidents in the future and will give you more confidence
On Going Safety Precautions
If you plan to buy an electric bike or if you already have one, there are some safety rules you should know in order to ride it safely. If you would actually keep those rules, there is no reason why it shouldn't be a very safe vehicle
Wear an helmet (especially in unfriendly bicycle cities) and wear it correctly even when you are going for "just" a short drive. Make sure the helmet is fit to your head. An helmet is the only defense you have for your head
Wear knee and hands protectors, those are your most vulnerable body parts in the case of falling
Make sure that you are visible enough. Wear glowing accessories, a reflective vest, put reflectors on the front, rear and on the side of the e-bike. Remember: you are traveling in a small vehicle
Use lights when traveling in the the dark
Install a bell even if it isn't mandatory
Avoid clothes that can be caught up in the bike chain or wheel
Don't ride on dirt roads with an electric bicycle which is not designed to travel in such conditions
Don't ride barefoot or with sandals. Always wear close shoes
Don't ride with untied shoes
Brakes should be tighten and release quickly and without an effort
Make sure the seat post is secure in it's place. You don't it to drop suddenly while you're riding
Don't put another person on the e-bike with you if you don't have an e-bike that are suitable for that. It will deteriorate the stability and the ability to break
Don't go with maximum speed all the time. You must take into account the road conditions (and other pedestrians or bicycles) and keep enough distance to respond abruptly when needed
Check the tire pressure, check it also for cracks and cuts
Check for loose spokes to avoid wheels wobbling
Check handlebar and headset are tighten
Add side mirrors to avoid looking back while turning
Obey all traffic signals
Carry identification information with you. (name, address, phone numbers to call, etc)
Don't ride between parked cars and the road. Here are two links for further information about safety riding on the road:drivelesschallenge.com, cyclingsavvy.org
Learn how to signal with your hands - especially if you are riding on the road: bicycle-hand-signals
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