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Any water that enters the brakes
while you ride may freeze after
you park your ATV. The frozen
water can prevent the wheels
from turning or the brakes from
working. After riding through
water, mud, snow, or slush it is
important to dry the brakes before
parking the ATV. To dry the
brakes, apply them several times
while riding slowly. Before your
next ride, be sure to do a pre-ride
inspection as described earlier in
this section.
Dressing for Cold Weather
Riding
Riding in cold weather can be
hazardous. At a temperature of
10°F (–12°C), the wind chill cre-
ated by going just 15 km/h (9
miles/h) makes you as cold as if
you were standing still at a tem-
perature of –9°F (–23°C). At this
temperature, exposed flesh will
freeze in just a few minutes.
Continued exposure to cold tem-
peratures can also lead to hypoth-
ermia. Hypothermia occurs when
your body’s inner temperature
drops. Symptoms include numb-
ness in the extremities (hands,
feet, arms, and legs), and shiver-
ing. Damp clothing contributes to
hypothermia because cold water
on your skin will drain heat from
your body’s core.
WARNING
Operating the ATV without a
properly functioning brake sys-
tem can be hazardous.
Wet or frozen brakes will
increase stopping distance.
This will increase your chance
of having an accident.
Be sure to inspect the brakes
before each use of the vehicle
in cold weather as described
above.
WARNING
Operating your ATV in cold
weather without proper cloth-
ing can be hazardous.
Continued exposure to cold
temperatures can lead to hypo-
thermia. Hypothermia is a con-
dition where your body’s inner
temperature drops low enough
to cause injury or death.
Always dress for the worst
weather conditions you might
encounter. Be prepared for bad
weather and ATV breakdowns.
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