How do you safely ride with a passenger?

• Check everyone’s belts and helmets are properly fitted before leaving.
• Remind passengers to hold grab handles at all times and never put their limbs outside of the vehicle.
• Passengers add weight; take care to feel how handling is affected and drive within the vehicle’s limits.
• Never carry passengers in cargo area or on a tailgate (if riding a SSV).
• Do not carry more passengers than the vehicle is designed for.
• Keep personal items secure and stowed.

Side-by-Side vehicles: Passengers must be tall enough to always be properly seated with their back against the backrest with seat belt fastened, holding the handhold, and feet firmly planted.

• Learn and practice simple hand signals. Hand outstretched with palm down can signal to the driver to “Slow down!”; a simple thumbs-up or thumbs-down can quickly communicate how everyone is feeling.
• Ride at your passengers’ pace. Seasoned veteran or not, riding off-road can take its toll, so stay alert as the day goes on and be sure your passengers are happy, alert, and well-hydrated.