Section Iv: Hands-On Riding - BOMBARDIER Quest Max 2004 Operator's Manual

Section IV: Hands-On Riding

❑ Perform the pre-operation check with your trainee.
❑ Remind your trainee about the protective clothing that should be worn by driver
and passenger while riding the 2-UP vehicle.
❑ Demonstrate each of the maneuvers to the trainee.
❑ Have the trainee drive the 2-UP vehicle and perform all of the following basic
maneuvers.
1) Starting and Stopping
Starting and stopping practice on a large oval course (minimum repetition: once
counterclockwise and once clockwise).
– Should have a starting area long enough so the operator has enough time
to think about the next maneuver before he has to execute it.
– Should incorporate a braking area at least 9 m (30 ft) long in which the
trainee will have to negotiate a stop, in a straight line, from various speeds.
2) Turning
Turning left and right - figure 8's (minimum repetition: three times).
3) Sharp Turns
Sharp turns less than 90° – left and right. Corners: 90 degrees and less than
90 degrees (minimum repetition: two clockwise and two counterclockwise).
4) Slalom
Slalom at least 4 markers – each 6 m (20 ft) apart (minimum repetition: three
times).
5) Quick Stop
Quick stop as used in article I above. Large oval with panic maneuver (minimum
repetition: two times).
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