GAS GAS MC 85 2023, Owner'S Manual

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PART 1
OHM is when they demonstrate a safety-conscious
attitude and are aware of possible injury from
reckless OHM operation. If the youngster has a
habit of recklessness or is often involved in accidents
while using bicycles or skateboards, the youngster
is not ready to ride an OHM.
REASONING AND
DECISION-MAKING ABILITY
Youngsters should have some knowledge about
what may happen if something is done wrong. They
must understand that unsafe actions can result in
injury. An example of this is knowing the need
to look in both directions before crossing a street
when walking to school. The ability to make good
decisions relates to a youngster’s ability to reason.
When presented with a problem, the youngster
should be able to come up with a sensible answer.
Ask your youngster to tell you what causes accidents
and injuries. Your youngster needs to be able to tell
Additional signs of physical readiness can
be observed in your youngster’s other play
activities. In general, a youngster should be
well-coordinated, having good balance and
agility. This coordination can be demonstrated
by the abilities to jump rope, skate, skateboard,
ride a bicycle, etc. If a youngster cannot perform
well in these types of activities, more physical
development is needed.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
How a youngster behaves in a social setting
can be a sign of social/emotional development. A
youngster needs to know about and understand
rules. Certain rules are necessary for the safe
operation of any vehicle. Youngsters must be
willing to follow rules. A good sign is a youngster
who obeys rules set by parents. A youngster who
does not follow rules is not ready for an OHM.
One indicator that a youngster is ready to ride an