OPERATION
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Driving with a Passenger
1. Complete the New
Operator Driving
Procedures outlined on
pages 35-36.
2. Perform the pre-ride
inspection. See page 31.
3. Do not carry a
passenger until you
have at least four hours
of driving experience
with this vehicle.
4. Never operate with a passenger age 12 and under. Make sure the
passenger is tall enough to comfortably and safely sit in the passenger
seat with the seat belt secured, put both feet on the floor and grasp the
hand holds.
5. Make sure the passenger has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance
between his helmet and the top of the cab frame.
6. Never carry more than one passenger in this vehicle.
7. Never allow a passenger to ride on the back of the vehicle. Allow a
passenger to ride only in the passenger seat.
8. Make sure the passenger is wearing appropriate riding gear, including an
approved helmet and eye protection.
9. Make sure the passenger secures the seat belt.
10. Tell your passenger to always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at
all times.
11. Make sure all cab nets and side guards are properly secured.
12. Drive slowly. Vehicle handling may change with a passenger on board.
Always travel at a speed appropriate for your skills, your passenger's
skills, and operating conditions. Avoid unexpected or aggressive
maneuvers that could cause discomfort or injury to a passenger.
13. Always follow all operating guidelines as outlined on safety label and in
this manual.
