| To make riding an ATV a truly enjoyable experience | | | | be checked and obeyed at all times. |
| for a child, you must make sure all the proper safety | | | | Tip #4: Know Your Ability |
| rules are followed. Here are 7 very important tips for | | | | Riding a kids ATV is very fun. However, riding an |
| safely riding a kids ATV: | | | | ATV can be dangerous if the ATV isn't ridden |
| Tip #1: Know the ATV | | | | properly. Stunts should never be performed on a kids |
| There is a lot a child should know before riding an | | | | ATV or any other ATV. And the ATV should not be |
| ATV. First, you should review all the safety stickers | | | | ridden faster than the rider is able to handle. |
| that are on the ATV. If any stickers are damaged or | | | | Tip #5: Don't Ride with a Passenger |
| missing they should be replaced right away. | | | | Kids ATVs are designed to only have one rider. |
| You should make sure the child knows how to | | | | Never allow a passenger to ride on a kids ATV. This |
| properly ride a kids ATV: how to handle all the | | | | will cause an unsafe situation. |
| controls, how to turn, how to brake, etc. | | | | Tip #6: Pay Attention to the Condition of the Kids |
| It should also be stressed that the ATV is not a toy | | | | ATV |
| and can be very dangerous. | | | | Always make sure that all the controls, the tires, and |
| Tip #2: Wear the proper gear | | | | the brakes are in good working condition before |
| At all times helmets should be worn while riding. | | | | allowing anyone to ride an ATV. |
| Goggles should be worn too. And chest protectors, | | | | If there seems to be something wrong while riding, |
| knee protectors, elbow protectors should be | | | | stop riding immediately and get the kids ATV |
| considered. Long sleeve shirts and long pants should | | | | inspected. |
| always be worn regardless of the weather. Closed | | | | Tip #7: If Injured, Get Help Right Away |
| toed shoes should also be worn. | | | | Regardless of how or why an injury occurred, you |
| It's important to always wear clothing that isn't | | | | should always get medical help right away. Don't allow |
| baggy. Baggy clothing can be pulled into the engine of | | | | a bad situation to turn into a tragedy. |
| the ATV and cause serious injury. | | | | You should always be familiar with the tips for safely |
| Tip #3: Know where to ride | | | | riding a kids ATV. An ATV, no matter what the size, |
| Riding an ATV should always happen away from | | | | is not a toy and should not be treated as one. |
| roadways and other cement, dirt, tarred, or paved | | | | ATVs are a lot of fun and they will provide years of |
| surfaces. It's illegal to ride on roads made for cars | | | | memories. But all the proper safety precautions must |
| and it's also extremely unsafe. | | | | be taken at all times. |
| Also, all local riding laws and environmental laws should | | | | |