Polaris 2002 Victory Touring Cruiser - Manual (Page 23)

Safety Precautions
9
Carrying a Passenger (continued)
S Adjust your riding style to compensate for the differences in handling, acceleration, and braking caused
by the additional weight of the passenger. Failure to do so can cause you to lose control of the
motorcycle.
Protective Apparel
To decrease the risk of injury and increase riding comfort, wear the following:
S Wear a Department of Transportation (DOT) or SNELL approved helmet. Some state laws require that
you wear an approved helmet. In accidents involving motorcycles, head injuries are the leading cause
of motorcyclist fatalities, and statistics prove that an approved helmet is the most effective
protection in preventing or reducing head injuries.
S Wear eye protection. Some state laws require that you wear eye protection. Eye protection reduces the
chance that your vision could be impaired by wind or by airborne particles and objects.
S You and your passenger should wear bright or light colored and/or reflective clothing to improve your
visibility to other motorists. A motorist’s failure to see or recognize a motorcycle is the leading cause
of automobile/motorcycle accidents.
S Wear gloves and a jacket to prevent or reduce abrasions, lacerations, or burns that you can suffer if you
fall.