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Sidehilling/Traversing
Sidehilling is considered an advanced skill;
it’s really tricky and unpredictable. So,
whether your skills are advanced or not, try
to avoid this kind of riding. If you’re in a
situation where you absolutely have to
sidehill, follow this method:
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1. Keep your speed low and consistent.
2. Shift all your body weight and pas-
senger’s body weight to the uphill
side of the seat; also, support weight
on the uphill footrest.
3. Steer like you’re driving into the hill.
4. If the ATV feels like it’s tipping,
turn the handlebar downhill. If that’s
not possible because of the terrain or
other conditions or if it just doesn’t
work, stop and get off. Have the pas-
senger dismount on the uphill side
first; then you should dismount on
the uphill side.
Swerving
Swerving is usually an emergency reac-
tion to avoid an obstacle.
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