Before entering the driving vehicle, what must be ensured?

In the context of equine driving safety, ensuring that the equine is already put to the vehicle before entering it is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring a safe environment for all participants. This step involves making sure that the horse or pony is correctly harnessed and secured to the vehicle, which is fundamental for the control and safety of the driving experience.

When the equine is not properly attached to the vehicle, it can lead to potentially dangerous situations, such as the animal moving unexpectedly, potentially resulting in injury to the participants or bystanders. Therefore, making sure that the horse is safely harnessed before anyone enters the vehicle is a primary safety measure in the driving process.

Other aspects, like helmets for participants or inspection of the vehicle, while important, do not take precedence over ensuring that the equine is properly secured. Inspections and helmets relate to safety but are secondary to ensuring that the driving setup is stable and secure from the very start. Weather conditions are also a consideration, but they pertain more to whether driving should proceed at all, rather than the immediate safety of getting into the vehicle.