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ARE YOU READY TO DRIVE?
Before each drive, you need to make sure you and your Go-Kart are both ready to
drive. To help get you prepared, this section discusses how to evaluate your driving
readiness, what items you should check on your Go-Kart, and adjustments to make for
your comfort, convenience, or safety.
Before you drive your Go-Kart for the first time, we urge you to:
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Read this owner’s manual and the labels on your Go-Kart carefully.
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Make sure you understand all the safety messages.
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Know how to operate all the controls.
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Never drive this Go-kart if under 16 years old.
Before each drive, be sure:
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You feel well and are in good physical and mental condition.
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You are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet (with chin strap tightened securely),
eye protection, and other protective clothing.
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You don’t have any alcohol or drugs in your system.
Protective Apparel
For your safety, we strongly recommend that you always wear an approved
motorcycle helmet, eye protection, boots, gloves, long pants, and long-sleeved shirt
or jacket whenever you drive.
Although complete protection is not possible, wearing proper gear can reduce the
chance of injury when you drive.
The following suggestions will help you choose the proper driving gear.
Helmets and Eyes Protection
Your helmet is your most important piece of driving gear because it offers the best
protection against head injuries. A helmet should fit your head comfortably and securely.
An open-face helmet offers some protection, but a full-face helmet offers more.
Regardless of the style, look for a DOT (Department of Transportation) sticker in any
helmet you buy. Always wear a face shield or goggles to protect your eyes and help your
vision.
Operating this Go-Kart without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye protection,
an d protecti ve clothing could increase you r chances of head an d/or eye in ju ry, possi bly
death in the event of severe accident.
Al ways wear approved motorcycle helmet th at fits properly an d wear eye protection
(goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long-sleeved shirt or jacket an d long pants.
