ATV Operation ATV-0029 1. Keep your speed low and consistent. 2. Shift all your body weight to the uphill side of the seat; also, support your weight on the uphill footrest. Division II - Operation/ Maintenance 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. Swerving Swerving is usually an emergency reac- tion to avoid an obstacle but is similar to quick turns. The difference is that quick turns involve slight acceleration in the turn; don’t accelerate if you swerve. 3. Steer like you’re driving into the hill. ATV-206 1.
Ease off the throttle as you approach the obstacle. 2. Turn the handlebar. At the same time, shift your weight and balance as you swerve. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balanc- ing—shift your body weight to the inside of the turn. 3. Keep your hand off the brake until the emergency is over and you’re back in control. Tips Driving an ATV and a car have some similarities; however, there are a few sit- uations that require special attention: Reversing Skidding or Sliding Parking on a Hill Stalling on a Hill Crossing Water Cold Weather Driving Stopping the ATV Stopping the Engine 33 33 33 33