Passengers; Speed - Toro 07379 Operator's Manual

If you are not experienced at driving the vehicle, practice
driving it in a safe area away from other people. Be sure
you are familiar with all the vehicle's controls, particularly
those used for braking, steering, and transmission shifting.
Learn how your vehicle handles on different surfaces. Your
operating skills will improve with experience, but as in
operating any vehicle, take it easy as you begin. Be sure you
know how to stop quickly in an emergency. If you need help,
ask your supervisor for assistance.
Many factors contribute to accidents. You have control over
several of the most important. Your actions, such as driving
too fast for conditions, braking too fast, turning too sharp,
and combinations of these, are frequent cause of accidents.
One of the major causes of accidents is fatigue. Be sure to
take occasional breaks. It is very important that you stay
alert at all times.
Never operate the vehicle, or any equipment, if you are under
the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Even prescription
drugs and cold medicines can cause drowsiness. Read the
label on the medicine or check with your doctor or pharmacist
if you are unsure about a certain medication.
One of the most important rules to follow is to go slower in
unfamiliar areas. It is surprising how much damage and injury
common things can cause. Tree branches, fences, wires, other
vehicles, tree stumps, ditches, sand traps, streams, and other
things found in most parks and golf courses can be hazardous
to the operator and passenger.
Avoid driving when it is dark, especially in unfamiliar areas. If
you must drive when it is dark, be sure to drive cautiously, use
the head lights, and even consider adding additional lights.

Passengers

Whenever you have a passenger riding in the vehicle make
sure he or she is wearing the seat belt and holding on securely.
Drive slower and turn less sharply because your passenger
does not know what you are going to do next and may not be
prepared for turning, stopping, accelerating, and bumps.
You and your passenger should remain seated at all times,
keeping arms and legs inside the vehicle. The operator should
keep both hands on steering wheel, whenever possible, and
the passenger should use the hand holds provided (Figure
21 & Figure 22).
1. Passenger hand hold
1. Hand hold & hip restraint
Never allow passengers in the dump box or on any
attachments. The vehicle is meant to have one driver and
only one passenger—no more.

Speed

Speed is one of the most important variables leading to
accidents. Driving too fast for the conditions can cause you
to lose control and have an accident. Speed can also make a
minor accident worse. Driving head-on into a tree at slow
speed can cause injury and damage, but, driving into a tree
at high speed can destroy the vehicle and kill you and your
passenger.
Never drive too fast for the conditions. If there is any doubt
about how fast to drive, slow down.
When using heavy attachments, more than 454 kg (1000 lb),
such as sprayers, top dressers, or spreaders, etc., restrict your
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Figure 21
2. Storage compartment
Figure 22