Before you ride your new pocket rocket , there are a few important safety tips you should follow. Obviously these are not all encompassing, meaning you should use a little common sense and follow the manufacturers recommended safety rules as well.
The number one rule, as expected, is to wear a helmet . This really falls in the common sense category. Any vehicle that you don't strap yourself to with a seatbelt should have a helmet worn when driving. Whether it's a bicycle, motorcycle, moped, pocket rocket or bike - head protection should be the main priority. It doesn't take much of an impact to crack open your skull, whether you're an adult or a child.
Wear elbow and knee pads . In the event of a crash, most likely you'll be laying the bike down of falling over rather than running into a still object. Knee pads are of most importance, as "dragging a knee" is a common method of taking fast corners, we don't need to convice you not to drag your bare knee across asphalt do we?
Don't ride on public roads. While we'd like this to fall into the "common sense" category, most people don't follow this rule. These 24" tall pocket rockets were not meant to be driven on the street. They don't have tags, turn signals or a horn. They're tiny compared to the already hard to see motorcycles, and you'll likely get run over by a car that never saw you coming.
Don't do crazy stunts. This is another no brainer, but often unfollowed safety tip. It only takes a YouTube search for "pocket rocket stunts" to see some of the things you probably shouldn't be doing if you value your safety. Not only could you get hurt, you could hurt or possibly kill innocent bystanders. In addition, your pocket rocket probably wasn't purpose built to handle jumping objects and riding wheelies, the added wear and tear will likely damage your bike.
In summary, the most important safety tip is to use common sense. In addition to the above tips, avoid excessive speed (they call these "rockets" for a reason) and remember that others around you are at risk too. Wear a helmet, if anything else. Brain injury is permanent, while skinning your elbow isn't. Have fun and stay safe.
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