What should you do if your ATV begins to tip over?

When an ATV begins to tip over, leaning away from the direction of the tip is the most effective response to help regain balance and prevent a crash. This action shifts your weight in a way that counteracts the force of the vehicle tipping, effectively lowering the center of gravity. By doing so, you can stabilize the ATV and increase your chances of keeping it upright.

Leaning into the direction of the tip is ineffective and can worsen the situation, as it would shift your weight further off balance. Letting go of the handlebars would compromise control over the vehicle, making it more difficult to steer or respond effectively to the tipping motion. Bracing yourself tightly against the vehicle may not provide the necessary shift in weight needed for stabilization and could hinder your ability to move your weight appropriately in a critical moment when every second counts.