2011 Polaris Breeze Owners Manual - Page 15

SAFETY Operator Safety Turning Improperly Turning improperly could cause loss of traction, loss of control, accident or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for turning as described in the owner's manual. Avoid sharp turns. Never turn at a fast speed. Never make abrupt steering maneuvers. Practice turning at slow speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Physical Control of the Vehicle Removing hands from the steering wheel or hand holds or removing feet from the floor while riding increases the risk of loss of control and accident or overturn. The operator should always keep both hands on the steering wheel during operation. Passenger should always be seated in the passenger seat with both feet on the floor and with both hands securely grasping the hand holds. Always keep head, hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times. Jumps and Stunts Exhibition driving increases the risk of an accident or overturn. DO NOT do power slides, "donuts", jumps or other driving stunts. Avoid exhibition driving. Descending Hills Improperly Improperly descending a hill could cause loss of control or overturn. Always follow proper procedures for traveling down hills as described in the owner's manual. • Use the brake pedal to control speed when descending a hill. Never travel down a hill at high speed. • Always descend a hill with the direction selector on FORWARD. Never descend a hill in neutral. • Always check the terrain carefully before descending a hill. • Avoid traveling down a hill at an angle, which would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Travel straight downhill. 12