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ACTIVE RIDING
CROSSING OBSTACLES
Crossing obstacles is dangerous, and even experienced ATV
riders should avoid this practice if possible. Riding over logs,
rocks, and ruts means you must combine all the active riding
skills into one big motion. Your ATV will respond differently for
different obstacles (logs, ruts, etc.), but these are general guide-
lines for overcoming two-track (both tires contacting the ob-
stacle at the same time) obstacles:
1. Keep the ATV's speed very low - less than 5 MPH
2. Approach the obstacle head-on
3. Lift up slightly off the seat
4. Keep your weight on the footrests
5. Apply a slight amount of throttle when the front tires make
contact with the obstacle
6. Lean forward and release the throttle when the front tires
clear the obstacle
7. Keep your body loose to absorb any shock from going over
the obstacle
8. If the ATV begins to tip, shift your weight to maintain balance
To clear a single-track (only one tire contacts the obstacle)
hazards, follow the same guidelines, except:
1. Use the ATV's momentum to clear the obstacle
2. Do not pull up on the handlebar
3. Do not apply the throttle
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
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