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began to review proposed instructional manuals and training

courses , in an attempt to create an extensive and nationwide

training program to combat the problem of rider behavior and lack

of instruction which had created a rise in accidents .

For example , Honda published a pamphlet known as " 3

Wheeling For The Fun of It . "

This pamphlet was an additional

instructional pamphlet which set forth the same kind of instructions which were contained in the Owner ' s Manual . It was made available through various organizations , including Honda dealerships , in an attempt to reach users who may not be owners or who may not have Owner ' s Manuals and riding instructions .

Honda also produced and published a movie and video

cassette known as " Talking ATC Safety . " The movie was originally distributed to comnunity groups and to schools . Later , Honda management provided it free of charge to all 1700 Honda dealerships in America , asking them to show purchasers and

prospective purchasers the film or video cassette .

It provides

instruction on how to ride , on safety equipment , on supervision of children , and advice against the use of alcohol .

Please note , that all of these activities were

undertaken by Honda and the ATV industry before the CPSC informed

us that there had been a rise in accidents and before they began

their ongoing investigation . Honda believed that safety

awareness and training would result in lowering the accident rate

and increasing the safety of is customers . As indicated above ,

the original small market for the ATC had now evolved to the