Vehicle Safety Equipment Everybody hates rules. We hate to make them and we hate to enforce them, but safety is essential to keeping the fun in the Jeep Safari. �e system we are using is to set a couple of basic rules and to ask you to certify that you are following them by your signature on the waiver form. Beyond the rules, we have some commonsense recommendations that we hope you will heed. RULE 1: A vehicle must have an integral metal top or roll bar to participate in Jeep Safari. Vehicle manufacturers’ stock equipment will satisfy this requirement. RULE 2: Vehicles must have safety equipment adequate for legal operation on Utah highways. We mean seat belts, and we urge everyone to use them. Having proper brakes, lights, etc. is implied in this rule and should go without saying. When you sign the waiver form, please note that the “fine print” says that you are certifying that your vehicle meets these rules. Remember that these trails are not very convenient to the emergency services of
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the county. �ere is some common-sense equipment that should be in every offhighway vehicle — probably in every other vehicle, as well. Recommendation: We recommend that each vehicle carry a fire extinguisher (yes, we’ve had them catch fire on the trails), a first aid kit, a tow strap, a spare tire, and a jack. Finally, please see that all passengers in your vehicle are using seat belts. Anyone who says he “wants to be able to jump if it rolls” is whistling in the dark; you are much better off inside the vehicle than under it.
Tire Pressure: It’s important to have the proper inflation pressure in your tires, as under inflation can lead to tire failure. The “right amount” of inflation for your tires is specified by the vehicle manufacturer and is shown on either the vehicle door edge, door post, glove box door or fuel door. It is also listed in the vehicle owner’s manual. • Check inflation pressure at least once a month and before long trips. • Check tires when cool. After driving, tires need at least 3 hours to cool. • Remember to check the spare. • Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other objects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an air leak. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregularities. • Tire inflation pressure increases (in warm weather) or decreases (in cold weather) 1-2 pounds for every 10 degrees of temperature change.
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