| Buying an ATV for your child is a great idea. Kids that | | | | face as well as the head. That way branches won't |
| have an ATV have the opportunity to explore new | | | | be able to strike the child in the face while he/she is |
| areas that they otherwise would not be able to see. | | | | riding. |
| A kid with an ATV will also get out of the house and | | | | Proper eye protection should also be worn at all |
| get fresh air instead of staying inside and playing | | | | times. Vision is essential in order to safely ride an |
| video games all day every day. | | | | ATV. So, it's important to have goggles or a shield to |
| But there are important ATV safety tips for kids | | | | protect the vision at all times. |
| that must be followed. These ATV safety tips should | | | | Tip #3: Ride Only When and Where it's Safe |
| be followed at all times. Not only is safety important | | | | Children riding ATVs should never do so at night. |
| while they are children, but it will also make them into | | | | ATVs should only be operated during the daytime |
| safe adult ATV drivers as well. | | | | when visibility is the greatest. |
| Here are four important tips for ATV safety for kids | | | | Also, ATVs are not made for public roads. Not only is |
| that should always be followed: | | | | it illegal to ride an ATV on a public road but it's also |
| Tip #1: Choose the Right ATV | | | | unsafe because another vehicle could strike the ATV. |
| No ATV is a toy and this should be made very clear | | | | Kids should only ride ATVs where it is safe - on trails, |
| to your child. It is lots of fun like a toy but it's also a | | | | tracks, paths, etc. |
| vehicle and can be very dangerous if it isn't used | | | | Tip #4: Always Supervise Kids Riding ATVs |
| properly. | | | | Until a child grows older and learns his/her limitations, |
| An ATV can't be used properly if it's too big for the | | | | the child should not operate an ATV without being |
| child. Therefore, you must make sure that the ATV | | | | watched by an adult. Children will make unwise |
| your kid is riding is the proper size. | | | | decisions while riding an ATV if there isn't an adult |
| Also, most ATVs (especially those made for kids) are | | | | around to help them out. |
| only made for one passenger. There should never be | | | | ATVs are a great source of entertainment for kids. |
| two riders on an ATV made for one. | | | | They allow kids to explore the outdoors and they |
| Tip #2: Wear the Proper Safety Equipment | | | | also teach kids how to act responsibly. However, |
| While riding an ATV, children should always wear a | | | | there are ATV safety tips that must be followed |
| helmet. The helmet should be made to protect the | | | | while a child is operating an ATV. Be sure to follow |
| child from brain injuries. | | | | these tips and your child will enjoy ATV riding for |
| The best helmets are the ones that fully protect the | | | | years. |