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and/ or steer to the outside of the turn.
3.If your ATV starts to slide sideways:
● Steer in the direction of the slide if you
have the room.
● Applying the brakes or accelerating is not
recommended until you have corrected the
slide.
4.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 - the ATV may tip
over on top of you.
● Dismount the ATV on the uphill side.
5.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
(if there are no obstacles in your way) to
regain balance.
● If you discover that the ATV is going to tip
over, dismount on the uphill side.
6.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.