BOMBARDIER traxter max series Operator's Manual page 77

Section II: Bombardier 2-Up Vehicle Safety
Videocassette
Review the Bombardier 2-UP vehicle Safety Videocassette with your
trainee. Make sure to answer any questions your trainee may have.
Section III: Operator's Guide Review
Review the Operator's Guide with your trainee. Emphasize the need for
periodic and frequent reviews of the guide.
Draw trainee's attention to the warning and caution symbols, and explain
their meaning.
Section IV: Hands-On Riding
Perform the pre-operation check with your trainee.
Remind your trainee about the protective clothing that should be worn by
driver and passenger while riding the 2-UP vehicle.
Demonstrate each of the maneuvers to the trainee.
Have the trainee drive the 2-UP vehicle and perform all of the following
basic maneuvers.
1) Starting and Stopping
Starting and stopping practice on a large oval course (minimum repetition: once
counterclockwise and once clockwise).
– Should have a starting area long enough so the operator has enough time to
think about the next maneuver before he has to execute it.
– Should incorporate a braking area at least 9 m (30 ft) long in which the trainee
will have to negotiate a stop, in a straight line, from various speeds.
2) Turning
Turning left and right - figure 8's (minimum repetition: three times).
3) Sharp Turns
Sharp turns less than 90° – left and right. Corners: 90 degrees and less than 90
degrees (minimum repetition: two clockwise and two counterclockwise).
4) Slalom
Slalom at least 4 markers – each 6 m (20 ft) apart (minimum repetition: three
times).
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