Active Riding Tips You know cars. You’ve been driving them for years. Driving an ATV and a car have similar rules; however, there are always exceptions to the rules. Here are a few situations that require special attention: • Reversing • Skidding or Sliding • Driving in Cold Weather • Parking on a Hill • Stopping the ATV • Stalling on a Hill • Stopping the Engine • Crossing Water ACTIVE RIDING Reversing It’s tough to see things behind you. 1. Go slowly. It’s hard to see behind you. 2. Keep your handlebar straight. 3. Backing down hills is a bad idea; do a U-turn or K-turn instead to turn around. Skidding or Sliding If you lose control after hitting sand, ice, oil, or water:
Turn your handlebar into the direction of the slide. 1. Keep your hand off the brakes until you’re out of the skid. 2. Shift your weight forward. Sometimes your ATV may not respond and goes straight ahead instead of letting you turn. Here’s how to handle it: 1. Slow down. 2. Move forward on the seat. 3. Lean to inside of turn. 4. Turn handlebar. Parking on a Hill This shouldn’t be necessary, but if it is: 1. Keep it in gear. 2. Engage the brake lever lock. 3. Find something to block the rear tires. 45