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11. SAFE TRAVEL
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Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic,
personnel and safe clearances.
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Yield the right of way to pedestrians.
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When passing oncoming vehicles, reduce speed and keep a safe
distance from the other vehicle.
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In places where there are speed limits, observe the speed limit and
maintain a safe distance from other vehicles.
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Avoid traveling in places which are flooded or where there are holes.
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Do not try to drive the lift truck on soft ground.
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Avoid curbs, rails, ditches or other obstacles, and do not travel directly
over them.
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Do not travel on slippery roads or other slippery surfaces.
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When entering buildings, check the weight limit of the floor and be
careful not to exceed the limit.
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When traveling, always pay careful attention to the area around
your lift truck, particularly in the direction of travel or when
turning.
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Do not pass other vehicles on narrow roads or at crossings or
other places where the view is poor.
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When traveling through crossings or other places where the view
is poor, or when entering or leaving narrow roads, stop and
sound the horn to confirm safety before driving on.
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Even if you sound the horn, not everyone in the surrounding area
will necessarily hear it. Always pay careful attention to the
movements of people in the surrounding area.
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When crossing roads or turning corners, stop and confirm safety
before continuing.
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Always pay careful attention to the movements of people in the surrounding area, and take steps to
prevent people from entering the working area.
When going in or out of places with height or width limits:
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Ensure that there is ample height and width for the lift truck to pass.
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Do not extend your hands or legs outside the lift truck.
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Check that the surrounding area is safe.
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Be careful of electric wires and other obstacles inside and outside the
building.
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SAFETY DURING TRAVEL
CONFIRMING SAFETY
HEIGHT OR WIDTH LIMITS
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