- Sea-Doo 2009 Jet Ski Operator's Guide

RULE S OF THE ROAD
Collision Avoidance
Do not release throttle when try-
ing to s teer away from objects. You
need throttle to s teer.
Always ke ep a constant lookou t for
other w ater users, other boats or
objects, e sp ec ially when turning.
Be alert for conditions that may limit
your visibility or block y our vision of
others.
Respect the rights of other recre-
ationists and/o r bysta nders and a l-
ways kee p a safe distance from all
other craft, people and objects.
Do not wake or wave jump, ride
thesurflineorattempttosprayor
splash others with your watercraft.
You may misjudge the ability of t he
watercraft or your own riding skills
and strike a boat or pers on.
This watercraft has the capabil-
ity of turning more sharply than
other boats , however, unless in an
emergen cy, do not negotiate sha rp,
high s peed turns . Such maneuvers
make it hard for others to avoid you
or u nders ta nd where y ou are going.
Also, you a nd/or your passen ger(s)
could be thrown from the w a ter-
craft.
Like most other craft, this P WC has
no brake. Stopping di s tance will
vary depending on initial speed,
load, wind, and water conditions.
Practice stopping and docking in
a safe, traffic free area to have an
idea of how long i t will ta k e to st op
the watercraft under varying condi-
tions.
Maintaining or increasing speed
may be necessary to avoid a colli-
sion.
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