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First Time Driving a Slingshot

What surprises every first-timer, the pre-ride checklist and how to spend your first 10 minutes behind the wheel. Choose your language — elige tu idioma.

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Pre-ride checklist, surprises and first 10 minutes.

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Checklist previo, sorpresas y primeros 10 minutos.

What you’ll learn

1	Pre-ride checklist: seat, belts, sun, Bluetooth, transmission
2	The 5 things that surprise everyone (low, loud, one drive wheel)
3	Turning, bumps and throttle discipline for beginners
4	A 5-step first-10-minutes warm-up

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