| Thousands of deaths each year are the result of | | | | The majority of ATV crash trauma and death |
| ATV crashes. The toll that these crashes take usually | | | | happen with minors who are 16 years old or under. |
| result injuries ending in death or permanent physical | | | | Parents of these adolescents typically fail to |
| damage. Spinal cord and brain injuries are quite | | | | comprehend the significance and importance of |
| common. An increasingly high number of these | | | | safety education and supervision. Physicians |
| accidents involve children and teens under the age of | | | | experience a high degree of difficulty to address |
| 12. | | | | grief stricken parents after such an accident has |
| ATV crashes are usually the result of the person | | | | occurred. |
| driving using irresponsible practices and not paying | | | | In the event of permanent damage or death many |
| attention. The dangers associated with the improper | | | | parents feel they are to blame. This is an occurrence |
| operation of an ATV are typically the result of young | | | | that many parents will have to live with for the rest |
| drivers who are usually inexperienced. A majority of | | | | of their lives. It is a tragic fact that parents do not |
| ATV operators do not wear a helmet which is one | | | | comprehend the potential hazards and dangers |
| of the primary safety requirements. Additionally, the | | | | before it's too late. |
| majority of ATV crash deaths are accounted for by | | | | ATV crashes also account for many millions of dollars |
| head injuries. | | | | each year in medical expenses. Tragically, it is a rare |
| To the surprise of many people, drug and alcohol use | | | | occasion when a crash does not end up requiring |
| are responsible for up to 30% of ATV crashes. By | | | | medical attention. This can be a traumatic experience |
| using an ATV while you are under the influence of | | | | if the family happens to not have health insurance. |
| either drugs or alcohol can end up leading to a | | | | |
| disregard for ATV safety as well as a lack of | | | | ATV Safety Practices |
| concentration. Excessive speed as well as areas of | | | | If you're going to ride an ATV you should always |
| operation that are not ride-able can end up being | | | | wear protective clothing and a helmet. Investigate |
| deadly. | | | | your local area for ATV rider education programs |
| You will find that many individuals use their ATV on | | | | which show you the best rider safety instructions. |
| roads that are public which creates a higher risk of a | | | | Never let your teenager carry a passenger on the |
| two vehicle accident. Because ATVs have a higher | | | | ATV and whenever possible stop or at least limit the |
| center of gravity that can contribute to instability | | | | riding upon public roadways. |
| while traveling at high speeds. The majority of | | | | Do not let your teenager ride an ATV that is too |
| crashes happen typically within the first 30 days of | | | | large in size for them to be able to handle and never |
| ownership prior to the operator having a chance to | | | | allow them to operate any ATVs that have only |
| becoming proficient with their ATV operations. | | | | three wheels. Safety education and supervision is |
| ATV Crashes -- Having to Deal with the | | | | very important and could very likely save the life of |
| Consequences | | | | your child or even your life. |