2002 Polaris Universal Snowmobile Owners Manual - Page 19

SAFETY Operator Safety Disabled Operators Safe operation of this rider-active vehicle requires good judgement and physical skills. Operators with cognitive or physical disabilities have an increased risk of loss of control, which could result in serious injury or death. Know the Limitations of the Machine and Your Skills as a Driver WARNING High speed driving, especially at night, is dangerous and unwise and could result in serious personal injury or death. Observe all state and local laws governing snowmobile operation. They've been established for your protection. Always be alert and pay attention to the trail ahead of you. Multiplying speed (MPH) by 1.5 will equal the approximate number of feet per second your machine travels. If your speed is 40 MPH, your machine is traveling about 60 feet per second. If you look back for only two seconds, your machine will travel about 120 feet. If your speed is 60 MPH, your machine will travel about 180 feet in two seconds. Traveling at night requires extra caution. Check headlight and taillight to ensure proper operation, and don't "over drive" your headlight beam. Always be able to bring your machine to a stop in the distance illuminated by the headlight. 17