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When hauling cargo the vehicle's center of gravity is raised, increasing the chance of
overturning.
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Drive completely up or down a slope or hill before making a turn. Do not turn the vehicle
in mid-slope or hill as this increases the probability of overturning.
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Use the appropriate speed on rough terrain.
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Operators and passengers have been thrown from vehicles.
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Stay clear of ditches and embankments.
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Passengers must be tall enough to reach handhold while their backs are against the
seat and their feet are flat on the floorboards.
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Each passenger must ride in his/her own seat, not anywhere else on the UTV.
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Operators must back up carefully. Look especially for children before backing.
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Operators should be free from the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Due to the hauling purpose of a UTV, special attention should be paid to making sure
cargo or material is properly secured during transport.
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Since UTVs are often used to tow implements, it is important to follow safety
practices when towing a load. When towing a load, make sure the cargo box is
loaded to assume good traction for driving and stopping. Be sure to tow load at a
speed slow enough to maintain control. Remember, the stopping distance
increases with speed and weight of a towed load. Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment.
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The safety practices, listed above, are recommendations of how to safely operate a
UTV. As with all machinery, use the UTV as designed. Utility vehicles are tools, not
toys and following the recommended safety practices will help ensure an enjoyable
experience for both driver and passenger
Additional Note for ROVs
ROVs are the recreational variant of Side-by-Sides. The same operational instructions and
safety rules apply in a general sense. But since recreational use may occur at higher speeds
and on more challenging terrain than utility use, the operator must be especially cautious and
operate the vehicle at speeds appropriate for the terrain, use extra care in turning and crossing
hills, avoid stunt-riding, and never operate under the influence of alcohol. Recreational use
requires operators and passengers to wear a helmet and other protective gear, use the seat
belts, and keep all parts of their bodies inside the ROV. A number of crashes, rollovers, injuries,
and fatalities have occurred because ROV drivers have violated these common sense rules and
driven aggressively.
