Get a Grip on Safety: Why ATV Gloves Are Important

If you imagine what it might be like to be thrown from a vehicle at speeds up to 75 miles per hour and landing palms first on rough terrain without any protective gear, it's easy to see why ATV gloves are important.

One reason why ATV gloves are important is because they improve the rider's grip on the handle bars of the ATV, which gives the rider better control of the vehicle and therefore reduces the chances of the rider getting into an ATV accident.

Another reason why ATV gloves are important is that they provide protection if the rider is thrown from the vehicle or wipes out. The natural human reflex when you are falling is to extend your arms with the palms of your hands facing out to brace your fall. Because the overwhelming majority of ATV riding takes place in rough terrain, if you are not wearing gloves during a fall from an ATV, you can end up with severe lacerations on your hands.

You also risk debris like twigs or sharp rocks becoming lodged in the flesh of your hands from the impact of the fall, which can lead to serious infections. Preventing injuries to your hands from a fall is a major reason why ATV gloves are important.

You should remember why ATV gloves are important and make sure to wear them every single time you decide to ride your ATV. It may be that one day, your ATV gloves might be the only thing standing between you and a skin graft on your hands.