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Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
ACTIVE RIDING
RIDING UPHILL
Approximately 20% of ATV accidents that happen while riding
on hills and as a result of the ATV rolling or flipping. Use ex-
treme caution when riding your ATV on hills, and use this
method for riding uphill.
1. Shift the transmission down a gear and accelerate before
you start climbing; then maintain a steady pace
2. Lean as far forward as possible. For steeper hills, lift slightly
off of the ATV's seat, stand and lean forward
3. If you lose speed, quickly shift to a lower gear (on an ATV
with a manual transmission), or carefully apply more throttle
(on an ATV with a automatic transmission). Be prepared to
release the throttle (so your front tires won’t lift), OR
4. If that doesn't work and you still have forward motion and
the terrain permits, do a U-turn, go back down, and try climb-
ing again, OR
5. If you have lost all forward motion, use the K-turn maneuver
to go safely down the hill
NEVER RIDE YOUR ATV UP OR DOWN
HILLS STEEPER THAN 25
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