Excessive Speed; Driving On Slippery Surfaces - Polaris 900 RMK Owner's Manual

SAFETY
Operator Safety

Excessive Speed

WARNING
High speed driving, especially at night, could result in serious
injury or death. Always reduce speed when driving at night or in
inclement weather.
Always observe all state and local laws governing snowmobile
operation and speed limits. Always be alert and pay attention to the
trail ahead. Multiplying speed (MPH) by 1.5 will equal the
approximate number of feet per second your machine travels. If your
speed is 40 MPH, your machine is traveling about 60 feet per second.
If you look back for only two seconds, your machine will travel about
120 feet. If your speed is 60 MPH, your machine will travel about 180
feet in two seconds.
Traveling at night requires extra caution. Check headlight and taillight
to ensure proper operation, and don't over-drive your headlight beam.
Always be able to bring your machine to a stop in the distance
illuminated by the headlight.

Driving on Slippery Surfaces

WARNING
Never attempt an abrupt change of direction when operating on
slippery surfaces. Proceed slowly and use extra caution.
Driving on ice or hard-packed snow reduces steering and braking
control, which may result in loss of control and serious injury or
death. Slow down and use extra caution when operating on
slippery surfaces.
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