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ride a quad at night

The essentials to know for riding a quad at night

It is essential to have your quad perfectly maintained before going on a ride. You should always carry out a pre-ride inspection of the vehicle to ensure that the quad is in good condition to be able to ride safely.

Quad driving is an activity full of adrenaline. But at night, when the level of sensations is high, you will need additional lighting.

Vehicle checks:

- Check the wheels and the tires , levels ( oil , coolant and petrol)

- Check the fixings and the screws

- Check the lighting system and clean the optics

Equipment required:

- Anti-puncture kit

- Tool kit

- First aid kit with survival blanket

- jerrycan from XNUMX liters of gasoline

- webbing with shackles

- Flashlight with batteries in working order

- Light and warm clothes

quad equipment night

The lighting of your quad

Lighting is the essential part so that your nocturnal trip does not turn into a nightmare.

To ride at night, an approved quad must have:

- A headlight on the handlebar

- a helmet headlight

- a rear light

The ramp or led bar

Ramps or led bars offer you unequaled light intensity, while consuming little energy.

- In addition, LED technology provides an extremely long lifespan!

We advise you to use an independent additional beam to protect par a fuse and a relay so as not to damage your original electrical harnesses.

quad led ramps

The handlebar headlight and taillight

Standard headlights are generally dim. That's why many pilots look for different ways to navigate their way through the dark. Upgrading the headlights is a good idea with the installation of LED bulbs powerful par example.

- The headlight (or lamp) will illuminate the road in front of you so you can see where you are going. It also makes you visible to other vehicles. Your lights should signal to oncoming vehicles that something is approaching them and they should move out of your way. When riding at night, always aim the handlebar headlight at the ground, about XNUMX feet in front of you.

If you plan to practice night driving, do not hesitate to integrate additional lighting: LED ramp or additional headlights .

You can also equip your quad with powerful spotlights.

- The rear light makes you visible to users coming behind you. they are thus conscious that someone is in front of them.

additional quad headlight

The helmet lamp or helmet headlight

- The helmet light provides better illumination of your field of vision. With ample light, you can see better when you need to turn in the dark and if you need to look better at something on the road.

Helmet lights have a built-in power source, often a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The operating time varies between XNUMX and XNUMX hours. Par elsewhere, some models offer adjustable light levels to save battery life.

Unlike a fixed position headlight, you can point the helmet light in any direction you choose. Plus, if you need to work on your quad due to a breakdown or puncture, a helmet light frees your hands.

quad helmet lamp

Only ride your quad at night if your lights have enough power and range. If you plan to use rechargeable lights par USB, recharge so you always have a fully charged lamp, just in case the need arises.

You can place reflective strips on certain surfaces to make yourself more visible. Stick them on the bags, the helmet, on your outfit and on your quad to increase your visibility.

Know that theœ it gets used to the dark after a few minutes and thus provides more accurate night vision.
At the same time, the sensitivity to light and therefore to the glare caused par the headlights of other vehicles is more important.

night quad biking

Last tips for riding your quad at night

Consider establishing a route

it is strongly advised not to leave without having planned a fairly precise itinerary. This is valid if the paths are isolated and steep. Familiarize yourself with the day course if possible. The principles of conduct apply day and night. Nothing changes.

At driving level

Think that at night the vision changes. It will be necessary to anticipate more, take care of the safety distances. Many animals have a nocturnal life and can have a singular behavior during an encounter with a quad. Even if the noise will have given him an indication of your presence. Adapt your pace and renforce r your anticipation must be reflexes, in order to maximize your reaction time in the face of the unexpected.

Anticipate more and pay attention to safety distances

When cornering, remember that your headlight is not directing: its narrow beam will not illuminate the exit from the bend, which will therefore remain in the dark if you are driving on a steep road. ©serve.

Night driving is very tiring and requires constant attention. Never overestimate your abilities. Before leaving, remember to give an indication of destination and route and avoid riding alone.


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