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3-POINT TURN
At some point in your off-road adventures, you’ll reach a place when there is no other choice but to turn
around. It may be due to to a washed-out trail, impassable object or unforeseen act of nature. 3-point
turns should be practiced before you are in a situation where you need to make one.
Knowing the dimensions of your vehicle and where your corners are will ensure you can properly execute
a 3-point turn on a narrow trail. In extreme circumstances, this could prevent you from plummeting to
an untimely death.
2 Apply the throttle as needed to back up the bank far enough
to turn your wheel in the direction you want to go.
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Using low range and first gear, pull up to the Drive back onto the trail in
edge of the trail and reverse back up the hill. the opposite direction.
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