ATV and Motorcycle Safety Tips and Ideas

Off road riding on an ATV (all terrain vehicle) orinexperienced at operating vehicles. If a teenager 16
motorcycle is a lot of fun. However, because you willand over is allowed to drive, this should be done
be riding on irregular terrain, the chances of injuringunder adult supervision.
yourself are greater than when you're driving in the2. Protective gear should be worn at all times. A
city.helmet is a must – statistics show that the
Here are a few safety tips that you should alwaysmajority of fatal or serious ATV and Quad related
observe if you're going riding in an all terrain vehicle oraccidents occur because the rider wasn't wearing a
motorcycle on a dirt road or ATV trail:helmet. Proper eye protection will keep your eyes
1. Youth under 16 shouldn't be allowed to drive. Mostsafe in case a rock, bug, or twig flies into your eyes
motorcycles and ATVs will be too big for a youngwhile riding in a wooded environment. Wear gloves
teenager to handle, and they'd be generallyand boots as well to protect your hands and feet.