Wide Turns Many accidents happen during turns. If you don’t understand turning techniques, it’s easy for the ATV to get away from you by losing traction, plowing, or tip- ping. Use this method for wide turns: Sharp Turns After mastering wide turns, practice the advanced skill of sharp turns. ATV-0038 ATV-0046 ATV-0039 ATV-0045 ATV-0040 1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down. 2. Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing—shift your body weight to the inside of the turn. ATV-0044 3. You might have to lean into the turn more than you do in a wide turn. 1. Ease off the throttle as you approach the turn to slow down. 2.
Use the principles of leaning, weight shifting, and balancing—shift your body weight and passenger’s body weight to the inside of the turn. 4. If shifting your weight and balance aren’t enough to keep the ATV tires on the ground, straighten out the handlebar as much as you can. 3. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn. 5. Gradually increase your speed as you come out of the turn. 28