OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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Driving on Slippery Surfaces
Slippery surfaces include wet trails, loose gravel or any surfaces
during freezing weather.
Slippery surfaces will result in skidding, rollover, longer braking
distance and so on. Driving on cobblestone surfaces may cause
loose stones to be ejected, which could hit other people or
inuence other’s routine.
Follow the precautions when driving on slippery surfaces:
• Slow down when entering slippery areas�
• Never enter an unfamiliar slippery area.
• Maintain a high level of alertness, familiar with the
trail and avoiding quick, sharp turns which can cause
skidding�
• Correct a skid by turning the handlebars in the direction
of the skidding and shifting your body weight forward.
• Never apply the brakes during a skid.