Active Riding Swerving Swerving is usually an emergency reaction 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. 1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the obstacle. 2. Turn the handlebar. At the same time, shift your weight and ba lance as you swerve. Use the principles of leaning, weight shift- ing, and balancing - shift your body weight to the inside of the turn. 3. Keep your hand off the brake until the emergency is over and reback in control. ACTIVE RIDING ATV-0043 ATV-0042 ATV-0041 43