| Since their introduction to the public over two | | | | sleds or tubes. The persons who are being towed |
| decades ago ATV's have become a household name | | | | must also wear head protection in case they are |
| filled with fun and excitement. In the beginning these | | | | dislodged from the trailing vehicle. |
| vehicles were only used by hard core motorcycle | | | | Before you head out for your next adventure make |
| enthusiasts. Times have changed and now | | | | sure to fill your ATV completely full. There is nothing |
| approximately 1 out of 5 households owns one. | | | | worse than running out of gas 10 miles from home at |
| Although they are much safer than the traditional 2 | | | | dusk. With that in mind always take a cell phone |
| wheel dirt bike they can still be very dangerous. It's | | | | when you use your ATV. The truth of the matter is |
| vitally important that parents do everything they can | | | | accidents happen and when they do the faster you |
| to ensure the safety of themselves as well as their | | | | can get help the better off you are. If you are taking |
| children. | | | | your ATV to a different location make sure that you |
| To operate an ATV safely you need to be strong, | | | | use the proper ramps or lifting methods when loading |
| skilled, and most importantly mature. It's advised that | | | | and unloading your ATV. |
| children under the age of 16 do not operate these | | | | Before you head out on your next big ATV venture |
| vehicles alone. Remember that you have to have a | | | | make sure you check the weather forecast. It's |
| significant amount of strength to be a passenger as | | | | probably not the best idea to venture into the |
| well. It's well advised that anyone under the age of 6 | | | | wilderness if a major storm is brewing. Also make |
| should not ride even as a passenger. | | | | sure you do a thorough inspection of the trails |
| It's no surprise that head injuries are the number one | | | | before you go all out. In the winter always avoid |
| cause of serious injuries and even death. You should | | | | ATVing on ice unless you are 100% certain the ice is |
| never operate an ATV without a helmet. ATV's are | | | | strong enough to hold you and you ATV. |
| also used for towing people in the winter months on | | | | |