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SKIDDING OR SLIDING
You may experience skidding or
sliding when you are not braking.
You may be able to overcome it by
using the techniques listed below.
If your front wheel skids:
Gain front wheel traction by
reducing the throttle opening and
leaning your body weight slightly
forward.
If your rear wheel skids:
If space permits, steer in the
direction of the skid. Shift your
body weight away from the skid
slightly. Avoid using the throttle or
brakes until you regain directional
control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Skidding or sliding improperly
can be hazardous.
You may lose control of your
ATV, or regain traction unex-
pectedly, which may cause the
ATV to overturn.
• Learn to safely control skid-
ding or sliding by practicing
at low speeds and on level,
smooth terrain.
• On extremely slippery sur-
faces, such as ice, go slowly
and be very cautious in order
to reduce the chance of skid-
ding or sliding out of control.
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