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Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
SOUND JUDGMENT
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
OVERVIEW
Human beings are not invincible, we need to use sound judg-
ment to keep ourselves and others safe from harm. Knowing
that the first "S" in "P.A.S.S" stands for "Sound Judgment"
means you need to use yours when you operate your ATV.
Do you consider yourself to be pretty conservative, or are you
a heavy risk-taker? Before continuing with this section of the
manual on sound judgment, check your RISK FACTOR by
completing this short survey:
1. Do you drive over the speed limit?
2. Are you more daring around your friends than when you are alone?
3. Do you drive your automobile when the gas gauge is on empty?
4. Do you feel that no matter what you do, you won't get hurt?
5. Do you drink or use drugs before you drive your automobile?
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
6. Do you drive your automobile even if it has a major problem
with the brakes, tires, or engine?
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
7. Do you thrive on the adrenaline rush you get from speeding and
dangerous situations?
8. Do you hurt yourself because you try to do things that are beyond
your abilities?
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
9. Do you tailgate other drivers when you think they're driving too
slow?
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
10. Do you ignore weather reports before you do outside activities
like swimming, camping, fishing, or boating?
Add the totals from survey questions 1 through 10, the total
points indicate your RISK FACTOR.
10 to 15 points indicates that your are fairly conservative. You
probably make safe choices that will help you avoid hurting
yourself and the people around you.
16 to 20 points indicates that you can alternate between con-
servative and risky choices. Depending on your mood or whom
you're with, the choices you make may help you or hurt you.
21 to 30 points indicates that you are taking risks. You should
reconsider a lot of the judgments you make. You probably put
yourself in dangerous situations that could potentially hurt your-
self and the people around you.
1
Never
2
Sometimes
3
Often
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