Polaris RANGER 500 2022 Owner's Manual page 23

SAFETY WARNINGS
Failure to operate this vehicle properly can result in a collision, loss of control,
accident or rollover, which may result in serious injury or death. Heed all safety
warnings outlined in this section of the owner's manual and in the safety DVD
provided with your vehicle. See the OPERATION section of the owner's
OPERATOR SAFETY
Serious injury or death can result if you do not follow these instructions and
procedures, which are outlined in further detail within your owner's manual.
• Read this entire manual and all labels carefully. Follow the operating
procedures described.
• Never allow anyone under the age of 16 to operate this vehicle and never
allow anyone without a valid driver's license to operate this vehicle.
• Do not carry a passenger until you have at least two hours of driving
experience with this vehicle.
• All riders must be able to sit with backs against the seat, both feet flat on the
floor and both hands on the steering wheel (if driving) or on a passenger hand
hold.
• The driver and all passengers must wear helmets, eye protection, gloves,
long-sleeve shirts, long pants, over-the-ankle boots and their seat belts at all
times.
• Always use the cab nets (or doors) while riding in this vehicle.
• Always keep hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times.
• Always keep both hands on the steering wheel and both feet on the
floorboards of the vehicle during operation.
• Never permit a guest to operate this vehicle unless the guest has read this
manual and all product labels.
• To reduce rollover risk, be especially careful when encountering obstacles
and slopes and when braking on hills or during turns.
• This vehicle is for off road use only. Never operate on public roads (unless
marked for off-road use). Always avoid paved surfaces.
• Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
• Never operate at excessive speeds. Always travel at a speed proper for the
terrain, visibility and operating conditions, and your experience.
• Never attempt jumps or other stunts.
manual for proper operating procedures.
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