What Should I do if my ATV/UTV Flips Over | Time To Ride AZ (2024)

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What Should I do if my ATV/UTV Flips Over | Time To Ride AZ? ›

You should check if your ATV/UTV parts are in good conditions to go back to the trail. It's very important to check that the handbrake is working properly, check that there isn't a cable bent down or any damage. It's recommended to wait 5 minutes to get your vehicle rolled back into the rubber side down position again.

ATV tires are not designed for pavement and your chances of rolling over are greatly increased. Stick to ATV trails and don't go on paths that have been closed. If you're out in untamed territory, be very careful.

There's an Inherent Rollover Risk

It's just the way side-by-sides are built: They are narrow and top-heavy—with many models able to travel at speeds as fast as 60 mph.

Rollover Hazards

ATV-related rollovers can result in substantial injury to everyone in the vehicle. A rollover accident occurs when a side-by-side literally “rolls over.” The vehicle can roll in any direction. For example, when going down a steep hill, the off-road vehicle might roll over the front.

Tripping: Tripping is one of the most common reasons vehicles roll over. It occurs when a car's tire hits something — such as a curb or ditch — that shifts the vehicle's weight to one side, causing it to roll before it can regain its balance.

Sitting provides the lowest center of gravity for maximum stability and safety. This is the only position recommended for carrying passengers if the ATV is designed for that purpose.

Side by sides can reach speeds of up to 80 mph and higher depending on the model. The speeds available vary significantly among different side-by-side models, with some featuring automatic transmission options while others may have manual or semi-automatic transmissions.

Safety. If you have safety at the top of mind, then a SxS/UTV is what you want. Compared to an ATV's open design, side-by-side vehicles are more closed with a barrier. SxS/UTV are also commonly known to have features like a roll cage, seat belts and windscreen that protect riders and passengers from the elements.

The top speed (confirmed at around 90 miles per hour) of the fastest side-by-side in 2023 belongs to the Polaris RZR Pro R, with a four-cylinder engine, 1997cc, and 225 horsepower that allows you to quickly reach that speed. Its Pro XP counterpart is about the same.

How easy is it to roll an ATV? ›

Believe it or not, it's fairly easy to roll an ATV over. And you don't want to be on the bottom of that sandwich. The most common way of ending underneath a quad is looping out. That's done by hitting the gas and having little to no experience with the power of an ATV.

Perhaps the most common cause of ATV accidents is inexperienced operators. Operating an ATV requires skill and knowledge that many newcomers to the sport may not possess. This can lead to riders losing control of the vehicle, not knowing how to handle tricky terrain, or not recognizing potential hazards.

ATVs can be unstable and hard to control, particularly at high speeds. Rollovers and collisions happen often, and some of these are fatal. Injuries from riding ATVs are common too and can mean an emergency-room visit.

The following are leading causes of injury and fatal accidents: Driving an ATV on a paved surface. ATVs are designed for off-road use only and handle poorly on pavement. Riding double on an ATV that isn't designed to carry a passenger.

A quad bike or ATV has more chance of rolling over on slops or hills, it doesn't take take much avoid steep hills or gradients. Put the gear in low range and first gear, go slow and ride strait up the hill do not traverse a slope.

Letting inexperienced operators ride without an experienced riding partner. Riding without adult supervision. Performing dangerous stunts and maneuvers. Operating in unfamiliar areas or terrain.