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Collisions
Collisions result in more injuries and deaths than any other type of accident related to personal watercrafts. To avoid collisions you must constantly scan for people, objects in the water, and other boaters. Be aware of conditions on the water that will limit your visibility such as fog or darkness. Remain always alert and stay away from other boaters that limit your visibility and view of others.

Never go near other riders, swimmers, or boaters to spray or splash them with water. You have to remember that you have no brakes and fooling around near people is dangerous. It's like driving a car on the highway with no brakes, it's just not safe. Also avoid sharp maneuversand quick turns or you may find yourself going head first into the water.

Personal water craft operation requires common sense and good judgment, as well as learned skills and knowledge that you cannot learn from reading this alone. Take a safety course and follow the navigation rules. If ticketed you risk loosing your license and some of the fines are pretty hefty. As you become more familiar with the PWC remain aware of your limits and keep control over your ski. You can only learn the feel of your jet ski by practicing with it and a safety course will give you all the tools you need to be safe.

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