48 SAFETY INFORMATION
Riding Techniques
Riding your vehicle too fast for the conditions may result in injury. Apply only
enough throttle to proceed safely. Statistics show that high speed turns usually
result in mishaps and injury. Always remember that this vehicle is heavy! Its pure
weight alone may entrap you should it fall and pin you down.
This vehicle is not designed for jumping nor can it, or you, absorb the energy of
high impacts such as jumping. Performing “wheelies” can cause the vehicle to
flip over onto you. Both practices have a high risk for you and your passenger and
should be avoided at all times.
To maintain proper control it is strongly advised that you keep your hands on the
handlebar and within easy reach of all controls. The same holds true for your feet.
To minimize the possibility of any leg or foot injury, keep your feet on the footrests
at all times. Do not direct your toes outwards nor place your foot out to assist
turning as they can be hit or snagged by passing obstacles or may contact the
wheels. Your passenger must keep his hands on grab handles and his feet on
footrests at all times.
Even though there is an adequate suspensions system on this vehicle there are
“washboard” or rough terrain conditions that will make you feel uncomfortable
and even cause back injury. “Posting” or riding in a crouched position will often
be required. Slow down and allow your flexed legs to absorb impact.
This vehicle is not designed for riding on roads or highways. (In most places it is
an illegal practice). Riding your vehicle on roads or highways could cause a colli-
sion to occur with another vehicle. The tires of this vehicle are not suited for paved
road use. Pavement may seriously affect the handling and control of the vehicle.
Riding on roads or soft shoulders may confuse other road users, especially if your
lights are on. If you have to cross a road, the lead driver should get off his vehicle
then observe and give directions to the other riders. The last person after crossing
then assists the lead driver to cross. Do not travel on sidewalks. They are desig-
nated for pedestrian use.
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