Whether you are about to ride your ATV for the first time or you've been riding ATVs for years, knowing or refreshing your memory on the basics of good safe ATV riding isn't a bad thing to do.
Some great tips for making your ATV ride a safe one include:
Always do a pre-ride inspection. Check tires, look for too much or too little air. Catching that loose bolt or missing something, or simply tightening a screw can mean the difference between a great time riding your ATV or waiting for someone to come tow you out of a bad situation.
Wear your safety gear. This can not be stressed enough. Debris flies, branches slap back and forth and sometimes other riders don't pay enough attention. Wear your safety gear and protect your body.
Wear a helmet. This can not be stressed enough. A helmet may literally be the difference between life and death in the unfortunate circumstance of an accident. Additionally, never use a helmet again after an impact or even a severe dropping. The integrity of the helmet has been compromised.
Ride the right size ATV for your body size and skill level. Kids under age 16 years should not be riding ATVs with engine size over 90cc and under age 12 should not be riding an ATV with an engine size 70cc or greater.
Always watch out for the other person. Riding your ATV defensively is one of the best techniques you can learn for being safe when riding your ATV. Never carry a passenger and always ride your ATV only on designated trails.
With just these few basic safety tips in place, your can count on your next ATV ride to be a safer one.
Some great tips for making your ATV ride a safe one include:
Always do a pre-ride inspection. Check tires, look for too much or too little air. Catching that loose bolt or missing something, or simply tightening a screw can mean the difference between a great time riding your ATV or waiting for someone to come tow you out of a bad situation.
Wear your safety gear. This can not be stressed enough. Debris flies, branches slap back and forth and sometimes other riders don't pay enough attention. Wear your safety gear and protect your body.
Wear a helmet. This can not be stressed enough. A helmet may literally be the difference between life and death in the unfortunate circumstance of an accident. Additionally, never use a helmet again after an impact or even a severe dropping. The integrity of the helmet has been compromised.
Ride the right size ATV for your body size and skill level. Kids under age 16 years should not be riding ATVs with engine size over 90cc and under age 12 should not be riding an ATV with an engine size 70cc or greater.
Always watch out for the other person. Riding your ATV defensively is one of the best techniques you can learn for being safe when riding your ATV. Never carry a passenger and always ride your ATV only on designated trails.
With just these few basic safety tips in place, your can count on your next ATV ride to be a safer one.
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