| An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) may also be called a quad, | | | | ignored, serious injuries are possible. A high |
| a three wheeler, or even a four wheeler. With engine | | | | percentage of injuries could be prevented by the use |
| sizes in the range of 50 to 1,000 cc's, these vehicles | | | | of proper safety gear. At the least, consider a good |
| roll on low pressure tires, with a comfortable seat | | | | helmet, some kind of protective eye-wear, gloves, |
| and handlebar steering. ATV's are available in both | | | | and good riding boots to be essential equipment. |
| gasoline fueled and electric models. Because of the | | | | Extreme riding over difficult terrain requires chest |
| variety of models available, the perfect choice for | | | | protectors and shin guards for safety. |
| any use and any operator can be found. Although | | | | In addition to simple family fun, there are national |
| groups and families often travel in packs on their all | | | | motocross style championship events at tracks all |
| terrain vehicles, these are most often single rider | | | | over the US. These weekend sporting events involve |
| vehicles. The operation is much like a motorcycle, | | | | both amateur and professional riders in dirt track and |
| with the stability of three or four wheels instead of | | | | wooded trail racing, along with hill climbs, rock |
| two. There are models being offered that | | | | obstacles, and water crossings. |
| accommodate one or more passengers in addition to | | | | Certainly ATV's are popular for sports and |
| the driver. | | | | recreational use, but they are also of great practical |
| There are places where your ATV can legally be | | | | value. Ranchers and agricultural worker use them, city |
| operated on regular roads, but be sure to check the | | | | and county maintenance workers use them, and |
| laws first. Most ATV use is off-road. Off-road use is | | | | even emergency services use them for off-road |
| also controlled. In order to avoid damaging natural | | | | work. |
| resources and protected environments, be sure to | | | | In the future, we may expect to see an even |
| use ATV authorized roads and trails. | | | | greater range of models available. All-Terrain Vehicles |
| Safety practices are of primary importance when | | | | are economical to operate, and if used properly, can |
| gearing up for an off-road adventure. If safety is | | | | be environmentally friendly. |