weight over the front wheels will sometimes help.
If the rear wheels of your ATV start to slide sideways, control can usually be regained by steering in
direction of the slide. Applying the brakes or accelerating is not recommended until you have
corrected the slide.
With practice, over a period of time, skill at controlled sliding can be developed. The terrain should
be chosen carefully before attempting such maneuvers since both stability and control are reduced.
Bear in mind that sliding maneuvers should always be avoided on extremely slippery surfaces, such
as ice, since all control may be lost.
WHAT TO DO
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If your ATV doesn’t turn when you want it to:
Bring ATV to a stop and practice the turning maneuvers again. Be sure you are putting your
weight on the footboard to the outside of the turn. Position your weight over the front
wheels for better control
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If your ATV begins to tip while turning:
Lean more into the turn to regain balance. If necessary, gradually let off the throttle and /
or steer to the outside of the turn.
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If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
Steer in direction of the slide if you have the room. Applying the brakes or accelerating is
not recommended until you have corrected the slide.
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If your ATV can’t make it up a hill you are trying to climb:
Turn the ATV around if you still have forward speed. If not, stop, dismount on the uphill
side of the ATV and physically turn the ATV around. If the ATV starts to slip backwards, DO
NOT USE THE REAR BRAKE IF THE ATV IS IN “2WD”- The ATV may tip over on top of you.
Dismount the ATV on the uphill side.
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If your ATV is traversing a sloping surface:
Be sure to ride with your weight positioned towards the uphill side of the ATV to maintain
proper balance. If the ATV starts to tip, steer down the hill to regain balance. If you
discover that the ATV is going to tip over, dismount on the uphill side.
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If your ATV encounters shallow water:
Ride slowly and carefully through slow moving water, watching for obstacles. Be sure to let
water drain from the ATV and CHECK YOUR BRAKES FOR PROPER OPERATION when you
come out of the water. DO not continue to ride your ATV until you have regained adequate
braking ability.
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