Prevention Condition of the ATV The second step in Prevention is checking the condition of your ATV’s. Chances are good that you’ll be using your ATV in some rough terrain, and there’s no way you want your brakes to go out when riding downhill. You need to check the following parts on your ATV before every ride. 1. Tires and Wheels 2. Controls and Cables (Brake/Throttle) 3. Lights and Electric 4. Oil, Gasoline, and Fluids 5. Chassis and Suspension 26