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Quick Stops and Swerving

Chapter 7

Applying a good riding strategy will decrease the likelihood of having

to make a quick stop. Scan and identify potential hazards several sec-

onds ahead in your path of travel. Practice quick stops in a flat open area

so you can get used to how your ATV responds to your input. Be espe-

cially careful on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain.

This is a more advanced riding skill. Remember, do not exceed your

capabilities.

Stopping Quickly

Because nature is constantly changing, you must be prepared to stop

quickly, slow down or swerve to avoid obstacles, such as fallen trees or

washouts across your trail. An animal may dart out in front of you, or you

may meet another rider as you round a bend. Never ride faster than your

visibility allows.

A quick stop could be necessary at any time, so remember:

• Ride within your ability.

• Use both brakes when stopping. Although the front brake (in the for-

ward direction) does provide the majority of stopping power.

• Slow your ATV when cresting a hill or going through a turn.

• Never ride past your limit of visibility.

• If you accidentally lock the wheels, release the brakes momentarily

and reapply the brakes more gradually.

• Keep your feet on the footrests.

Swerving

You should be able to make emergency swerves to avoid unexpected

hazards when riding. Follow these guidelines to help prevent mishaps:

• Keep your feet on the footrests.

• Look in the direction of the swerve

• Shift weight to the inside of the turn.

• DO NOT brake while swerving - brake AFTER swerving and only after

the ATV is travelling in a straight line.

• A short burst of throttle will help the ATV to turn.

Chapter 7 - Quiz

1. Using a good riding strategy will decrease the chances of having to

stop quickly. True  False 

2. Making a quick stop or performing a swerving manoeuvre is easier

at faster speeds than slow speeds. True  False 

3. You should never ride faster than your visibility allows.

True  False 

4. The sudden appearance of an animal during a trail ride may require

a rider to perform an emergency manoeuvre. True  False 

5. A quick stop in a straight line requires more skill than making a quick

stop in a turn. True  False 

6. You should not brake and swerve at the same time.

True  False 

7. When swerving, you should look in the direction of the swerve.

True  False 

8. Braking and swerving at the same time could result in a spill.

True  False 

9. Stopping quickly or swerving are considered more advanced riding

manoeuvres. True  False 

10.Your feet should be kept on the footrests during an emergency

manoeuvre. True  False 

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