2008 Polaris 340 Edge Owners Manual - Page 14

Operator Safety Disabled Operators SAFETY 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. Rider Capacity Your Polaris snowmobile is designed for a single rider only. Do not carry a passenger. Excessive Speed WARNING High speed driving, especially at night, could result in serious injury or death. Always reduce speed when driving at night or in inclement weather. Always observe all laws governing snowmobile operation and speed limits. Always be alert and pay attention to the trail ahead. 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. 11