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backwards. If you start rolling backwards downhill you must follow the following tips in
order to stop the vehicle safely:
Move your weight forward and press the front brake
When you have come to a complete stop, press the rear brake.
Pull the handbrake and ascend the vehicle to the uphill side.
If the vehicle still rolls backwards, you must immediately ascend the Off-Roader to
the uphill side.
Before you ride downhill you must examine the terrain thoroughly. It is best to choose a
route, which goes directly downhill with as few obstacles as possible. Change weight
position, move your weight backwards and ride slowly. If you must brake you shall press
the brakes gently. When you ride downhill you must remember:
Move your weight backwards.
Use a low speed.
Brake gradually.
Look forward and draw attention to obstacles.
Riding across a hillside
Some times a hill is so steep that you cannot ride directly uphill and downhill. In these
circumstances it is necessary to cross-hillside instead. When you cross a hillside you shall
draw attention to the terrain in front of you. Avoid crossing hillside with particularly slippery,
uneven or loose surface. When you cross-hillsides you must follow these guide lines:
Keep both feet on the footplate.
Move your weight in the uphill direction.
If you ride on soft terrain, you must turn the front wheels slightly uphill in order to
keep your Texas Off-Roader on a straight line over the hill.
If the vehicle starts tipping, you should turn the front wheels downhill, if the terrain
allows you to do it. If the terrain does not allow you to turn the front wheels, you
must ascend the vehicle immediately to the uphill side.
Avoid sudden speed changes.
Terrain
You can ride your Texas Off-Rider in many sorts of terrain. But in order to obtain the best
performance, you shall know the area and know the reactions of the vehicle. Choose
places where you can ride safely, choose already existing paths and stay far away from
areas such as dangerous hillsides and impassable swamps. Keep an eye on sharp jolts,
holes, wheel tracks and obstacles. The experienced rider keeps him/herself away from
trouble by avoiding dangerous or risky situations and by controlling the Texas Off-Roader
safely. Experienced riders keep a sharp eye on the terrain. When you know what is a head
of you, you can be prepared to react long time before you reach the potential risks.
Speed is an important factor speaking of manoeuvrability in the terrain. Make sure that you
look straight ahead and choose a speed, which fits the terrain, visibility, riding conditions
and your own experience.
