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Leaning, Weight Shift, and
Balance
When you turn, the trick is to move for-
ward and slide over to the side of the seat
that’s on the inside of the turn. Support
your body weight on the outside footrest.
At the same time, lean your body and the
passenger body to the inside of the turn.
Pay attention to the handling — if you
feel the tires coming off the ground,
reduce speed, shift more of your body
weight and passenger’s body weight to
the side that’s lifting, and make the turn
wider if possible.
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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:
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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.
3. Gradually increase your speed as
you come out of the turn.
