OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Turning Exercises
Turning is a basic driving technique, and it is one of the most
frequent causes of accidents. It is easy for the vehicle to lose
traction or rollover if you turn too sharply, or go too fast while
turning. Slow down when you approach a turn.
Practice turning:
• Drive at low speeds.
• Release the throttle.
• Check the path of travel, make sure there are no obstacles.
• Apply the throttle lever slowly, then turn the handlebars
and steer in the direction of the turn you wish to make. The
turning angle should be large enough to reduce the risk
of rollover. Lean your upper body to the inside of the turn
while supporting your weight on the outside footrest. This
technique alters the balance of traction between the wheels,
allowing the turn to be made smoothly.
• Turn back the handlebar after the vehicle has completed the
turn.
• After familiar with the operations above, try to practice
turning while retaining a stable throttle.
• Practice turning to the other direction in the same way and
make U-turns to the left and right.
• After you are familiar with the slow speed turning operation,
attempt to turn at faster speeds.
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