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CARRYING A PASSENGER
If your snowmobile is so designed and you are carrying a passenger,
you should inform him of snowmobiling basics. Make sure that you
instruct your passenger to maintain a firm grasp of the passenger
strap or grips. Never carry more than one passenger. Overloading is
dangerous and the machine is not designed for it. Since “body en-
glish” is limited and you see more of the trail ahead than your pas-
senger, slow down. An unforeseen bump can leave you passenger-
less. Remind your passenger to lean into the turn with you, without
causing the vehicle to topple. Be extremely careful, go more slowly
and check the passenger frequently.
Use extra caution and go more slowly with young passengers. Check
frequently to make certain the child has a firm grip and is properly
positioned with his feet on the running boards. Smooth starting and
stopping are required. You have the benefit of knowing before you
start as well as the additional support of your grip on the handlebar.
Your passenger has to rely on your careful and safe operation of the
vehicle. Use moderate speeds. Warn passengers of side hills,
bumps, branches, etc. Also, be certain that your passenger is warm
enough. Stop and check exposed flesh occasionally.
TRAIL STOPS
Whenever possible, pull off the trail when you stop. This will reduce
the hazard to other snowmobilers using the trail.
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