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Riding Uphill
Many accidents happen while riding on hills and as a result of the ATV
rolling or flipping. So, obviously, use extreme caution and follow this
method for riding uphill.
1. Accelerate before you start climbing; then maintain a steady pace.
2. Lean as far forward as possible. For steeper hills, come off your
seat to stand and lean forward.
3. If you lose speed, quickly release the throttle (so your front tires
don’t lift), OR
4. If that doesn’t work and you still have forward motion and the ter-
rain permits, do a U-turn, go back down, and try climbing again,
OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion, follow the K-turn procedure.
NEVER OPERATE UP
OR DOWN HILLS
STEEPER THAN 15°
Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill; it’s really tricky and unpre-
dictable. So, whether your skills are advanced or not, try to avoid this
kind of riding. If you’re in a situation where you absolutely have to side-
hill, follow this method:
1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight to the uphill side of the seat; also, sup-
port your weight on the uphill footrest.
3. Steer like you’re driving into the hill.
4. If the ATV feels like it’s tipping, turn the handlebar downhill. If that’s
not possible because of the terrain or other conditions or if it just
doesn’t work, stop and get off. Dismount the ATV on the uphill side.
Riding Downhill
Success in riding downhill depends on how well you know your brakes -
take it easy on them, or you could flip over.
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