2014 Polaris WideTrak LX Owners Manual - Page 15
2014 Polaris WideTrak LX Manual
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SAFETY Operator Safety 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. 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. If your speed is 40 MPH (16 km/h), your snowmobile is traveling about 60 feet (18 m) per second. If you look back for only two seconds, your snowmobile will travel about 120 feet (36 m). If your speed is 60 MPH (96 km/h), your snowmobile will travel about 180 feet (55 m) 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 snowmobile to a stop in the distance illuminated by the headlight. 13