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Wide Turns
About 20 % of ATV accidents happen during turns. For this reason be extremely careful in
such a situation.
Use this method for wide turns:
1.
As you approach the turn, slow down.
2.
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. To make sharp turns,
please observe the following steps:
1. As you approach the turn, slow down.
2. 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 the ATV tires on the ground,
slow down and straighten out the handlebars as much as you can.
5. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn.
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Quick Turns
Quick turns are the most difficult turns and should only be done after you are experienced
with your ATV.
1.
As you approach the turn, slow down.
2.
Turn the handlebars and shift your body weight to the inside of the turn.
3.
Follow this with slight acceleration.
4.
To make your turn quicker, try raising yourself off the seat a little bit as you shift your
weight.
K-Turns
Use K-turns if you accidentally stall while riding uphill.
1.
Stop where you are, apply the brakes and shift to neutral.
2.
Shut off the engine.
3.
Keep your body weight shifted forward.
4.
Get off the ATV on the uphill side.
5.
If you're to the left of the ATV, turn the handlebar all the way left.
6.
Partially release the brake, but lightly hold the brake lever.
7.
Let the ATV roll to your right side, until it faces slightly downhill.
8.
Reapply the brakes.
9.
Get back on the ATV from the uphill side and keep your weight shifted uphill when
you sit down.
10. Start the engine and follow the method for riding downhill.
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