Riding On Hills
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Chapter 10
Here are some basic guidelines for traversing:
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Keep both feet firmly on the footrests.
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Lean your upper body uphill.
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When riding on soft terrain, you may need to gently turn your front
wheel(s) uphill to keep the ATV on a straight line across the hill.
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If your ATV begins to tip, turn the front wheels downhill if the terrain
allows. If the terrain does not permit, dismount on the uphill side
immediately.
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Avoid making sudden throttle changes.
Chapter 10 - Quiz
1. You should check your parking brake before riding on hills.
True
False
2. No hill is too steep for an ATV.
True
False
3. Use a high gear to go up and down hills.
True
False
4. When descending a hill, you should shift your weight to the rear.
True
False
5. If a hill is bumpy with ruts, you should stand on the footrests with
your knees and arms slightly bent.
True
False
6. Hills with slippery surfaces or loose terrain should be avoided.
True
False
7. Making sudden throttle adjustments when traversing a hill can be
dangerous.
True
False
8. If it becomes necessary to stop on a hill, dismount on the downhill
side.
True
False
9. To find out how to turn around on a hill if you lose momentum, you
should check you owner’s manual.
True
False
10.Steeper hills require more weight shift than do slight inclines.
True
False
