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PREVENTION
OVERVIEW
When riding or driving an off-road vehicle, PREVENTION is the
name of the game. "Had you only known" something could go wrong,
you would have prevented it. If you do not take no- tice of the current
terrain and its specific conditions before driving your UTV, you
increase the risk of losing control of the situation. Using prevention
techniques will help you forecast potential hazards before they result
in injury to you or damage to your Side-by-Side vehicle.
Following the safety instructions and warnings in this manual will help
you "P.A.S.S." the safety test. P.A.S.S. stands for "Prevention," "Active
Driving," "Sound Judgment," and "Supervision." Remembering P.A.S.S.
and what it stands for will help you have a safe and enjoyable drive every
time you operate your UXV450i.
PROPER CLOTHING AND GEAR
Always wear clothing suited to the type of activity you will be en-
gaged in doing. Off-road recreation often requires special protective
clothing which will both make you feel more comfortable and reduce
the possibility of injury. It is important to dress correctly for riding your
UTV in order to prevent injury. Practicing proper prevention is simple
and may prevent the pain of injury and the inconvenience damage to
your UTV. It is also important to take into account specific climate and
weather conditions where you will be riding. Wear a liner under your
helmet and layers of clothing during cooler weather and lighter,
protective clothing when it is warmer. The following sections review
the minimum protective gear you will need to wear during each drive.
HELMET (head protection)
While your UXV450i is equipped with an overhead canopy, it cannot
take the place of a helmet. A helmet is an essential piece of
protective gear. A proper helmet can prevent a severe head injury.
The best type of helmet is a full-face style which provides protection
to the wearer's face as well as the head.
If you drop or damage your helmet, get a new one immediately. Your
helmet may not protect your head from injury if it has cracks, fissures,
or other damage to its outside or to the core padding and liner (which
are designed to absorb the energy of an impact). Remember, even
the best helmet is ineffective if it is not the proper size and the chin
strap is not fastened.
Helmet
GOGGLES (eye protection)
Always wear eye protection, such as goggles, that completely
surrounds your eyes to prevent getting dirt or other debris in your
eyes. Do not depend on sunglasses or prescription glasses for proper
eye protection. Glasses of this type are not recommended as they do
not prevent objects from flying in through the sides, and the lenses
may be damaged upon impact.
Eye protection
(GOGGLES)
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