Active Riding - Arctic Cat 500 Operato's Manual

Active Riding

Overview
"Active Riding" is the second part of "P.A.S.S." It involves an understanding of how
your body weight, balance, gravity, and physical forces affect the handling of the
ATV. For example, when you drive a car quickly into a sharp turn, your body is pulled
to the outside of the vehicle by centrifugal force. Although a car is relatively stable,
enough centrifugal force can cause an ATV to overturn. Constantly shifting your
weight is one major difference between driving a car and riding an ATV. Knowing
how to shift your weight is necessary to avoid rolling or flipping the ATV.
For complete operating instructions, see ATV Operation sub-section in this manual.
! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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