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ACTIVE RIDING
WIDE TURNS
About 20% of ATV accidents happen during turns. If you don't
understand turning techniques, you can lose control of your ATV
by losing traction, plowing, or tipping. Use this riding method for
wide turns:
1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down
2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing:
shift your body weight to the inside of the turn
3. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn
SHARP TURNS
After mastering wide turns, practice the advanced skill of sharp
turns. Use this riding method for sharp turns:
1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down
2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing:
shift your body weight to the inside of the turn
3. You might have to lean into the turn more than you do in a
wide turn
4. If shifting your weight and balance aren't enough to keep
your ATV's tires on the ground, straighten out the handle-
bars as much as you can
5. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
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