| There is nothing like the feelings of riding the back | | | | of accidents that happened on a yearly basis. Since |
| road trails on a ATV, it is a unlimited source of fun | | | | the inception of the ASI we have seen a sharp |
| and excitement. Having a great day on the trails with | | | | decrease in the number of recreational ATV |
| the sun on your face and the wind in your hair is like | | | | accidents, so it seems like ASI was a successful |
| nothing else. The sport of recreational ATV riding can | | | | operation. |
| bring families together, provide an environment to | | | | Many dealers including Honda, Yamaha and Artic Cat |
| meet new friends and in general bring an enjoyment | | | | will offer you the opportunity to attend a ATV |
| to our lives. With all of the good times comes a | | | | safety course for Free. Even if you don't personally |
| responsibility, you have to keep in mind that you are | | | | own an ATV but find yourself riding friends or family |
| operating a motorized vehicle and safety must come | | | | members you can still take the course for a small |
| into play. | | | | fee. Many courses provide the ATV to learn on, but |
| Before hopping on to your brand new ATV it is | | | | you might inquire before signing up whether they |
| highly suggested that you consider attending an ATV | | | | provide the ATV or you need to bring your own. |
| safety training course. Unlike a motorcycle or car, a | | | | The ASI course will provide you all of the basics of |
| license is not needed to operate an ATV. Most | | | | riding and operating an ATV, and it only takes about |
| people will learn to ride an ATV from friends or | | | | half a day to complete the course. Instructors will |
| family members, while overall this is not a bad idea, | | | | give you step by step instructions on how to handle |
| there could be some important points especially in the | | | | different terrains and different environments. You will |
| safety area that could be left out. | | | | learn the best safety equipment and how to start |
| There are many places that offer ATV safety | | | | and stop your ATV properly. Later on in the course |
| courses, and it is as simple as inquiring at your local | | | | you will learn how to traverse hills and obstacles on a |
| ATV dealer to find them. Something that you want | | | | closed course. |
| to keep in mind though is that not all safety courses | | | | ASI safety courses are offered for practically all ages |
| have certified teachers. In 1988 the ATV Safety | | | | starting as young as 6 years old on up. Show your |
| Institute (ASI) was created to educate ATV riders in | | | | family that you care by taking the safety course and |
| the safe operation of their all terrain vehicles. This | | | | ensuring all family members involved in riding ATV's |
| was put into place in hopes of reducing the amount | | | | do so also. |