ATV Riding Techniques for New Riders

Follow the tips discussed in this guide to riding your ATV efficiently, safely, and responsibly. We hope the riding techniques highlighted in this guide will help you make your outings more memorable and safer for you and your quad. If you have more questions or are still in the market for a new ATV, visit Ride On Powersports. We are in Dixon, CA, and we are happy to welcome our friends from Sacramento and Vacaville.

Understand Your Machine

The owner’s manual that came with your ATV is the best resource for finding information regarding your model. Check it out to ensure you understand your quad and how its controls operate. It’ll also inform you about the optimal conditions of your machine—so read it thoroughly.

Adopt the Correct Riding Posture

Maintaining proper riding posture can help you ride more efficiently and prevent injuries from straining your muscles. You’ll want to maintain a straight-line riding posture and keep your head and eyes up and looking ahead. You’ll also want to relax your shoulders and bend your elbows slightly away from your body. The idea is to take on a loose but steady position when riding your ATV.

Learn to Start & Stop Proficiently

Before you plan your outing, you’ll want to practice operating your ATV to get more familiar with how it handles.

Use markers to start, stop, and turn your quad and brush up on your turning, braking, and reversing skills before joining your buddies at the trail. You’ll want to wear proper clothing and ride your quad in low gear until you are more confident. If your ATV has an automatic transmission, you’ll need to put a lever forward and press the throttle slowly to get it going.

We hope you find this guide handy when riding your ATV on the trails. If you have more questions, connect with our experts at Ride On Powersports and get them addressed. Our dealership is in Dixon, CA, and we proudly serve Sacramento and Vacaville—so reach out today.