Prevention; Clothing And Gear - Arctic Cat 150 2013 Operator's Manual

Prevention

Overview
When using an ATV, prevention is the name of the game. "Had you
only known" something could go wrong, you would have prevented it.
If you don't notice your conditions and surroundings before riding
your ATV, you give up control over the situation. Using ATV preven-
tion techniques helps you forecast potential hazards before they injure
you or damage your ATV.
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 Riding," "Sound Judgment," and "Supervision." Remember-
ing P.A.S.S. and what it stands for will help you have a safe, predict-
able ride every time you go out on your ATV.

Clothing and Gear

You'll find it important to dress correctly for
ATV riding in order to prevent scraped skin and
serious head injuries. It's easy and could save
you time in the long run not having to contend
with an injury. This is the minimum protection
you need to wear during every ride:
1. Helmet
2. Eye Protection
3. Long Pants
4. Long Sleeved Shirt
5. Gloves
6. Boots/Ankle Protection
Of course, it also makes sense to remember the seasons. Wear a hat
under your helmet and a snowmobile suit in the winter and lighter,
protective clothing in the summer.
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! WARNING
Helmet
There are several types of helmets on
the market, but make sure you wear a
helmet that complies with the current
standards of the U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT),
Memorial Foundation, or the American
National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Helmets that comply with one or more
of these agency's standards have a
sticker on the inside or outside of the
helmet.
These helmets should pro-
vide full-face protection.
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
core padding.
Remember, your helmet
won't do you any good if
the chin strap isn't fas-
tened.
Eye Protection
Wear eye protection, such
as goggles, to completely surround your eyes to prevent getting dirt or
other items in your eyes. Sunglasses are not recommended; they don't
prevent objects from flying in through the sides.
Indicates a potential hazard that could result in a serious injury or death.
Helmets should have
one of these:
1. DOT label
2. Snell label
The Snell
3. ANSI Z90.1 label
TESTIMONIAL
DOCUMENT#: N490117A1
CITY/STATE: N. HUNTINGDON, PA
SEX: M
AGE: 6
BODY PART: HEAD
DATE ACCIDENT: 06-14-94
DISPOSITION: DOA
SYNOPSIS: The 6 year old male victim
died from blunt force trauma to the
head when the 4-wheel ATV on which he
was a passenger struck a rock on a
hill connecting two roads and
flipped over backwards onto the
victim, shattering his bicycle
helmet. The victim was life-flighted
to the hospital and died that night.
The driver of the ATV, the victim's
29 year old father, sustained minor
injuries, but wasn't treated.