| Whether you're a new rider or one with lots of riding | | | | on your ATV. Coverage is good in many areas and |
| experience, before you start exploring, it's important | | | | even if you lose coverage at some point, you know |
| to be aware of how to be safe on the trail with your | | | | that if you go far enough you can call for help if you |
| ATV. You often won't get a second chance, so to | | | | need to. It's hard to plug a destination into a GPS |
| paraphrase the old saying, it's much better to be | | | | way out in the wild. So if you do happen to lose your |
| safe than to be sorry afterwords that you weren't. | | | | way or take a wrong turn on a trail, directions are |
| Number one is to wear proper protective gear. And | | | | only a phone call away. |
| the most important gear is your helmet. You just | | | | Try to have a topographical map for any new area |
| never know what you might unexpectedly come | | | | that you decide to explore. This type of map shows |
| across when trail riding, from a low hanging branch to | | | | enough details to help you figure out where the heck |
| a deep dip in the trail that causes a spill. So always, | | | | you are after that fork in the trail doesn't lead you |
| always, wear a certified and properly fitting helmet. | | | | to where you thought it was going to. |
| Granted you are out to have some fun. But leave | | | | Be sure to check out the weather report before |
| the alcoholic beverages including the cold beer for | | | | heading out on the four wheeler. Even if you love |
| after the ride. It's illegal not to mention dangerous to | | | | riding in the mud or snow, it's good to be aware of |
| operate any kind of a motorized vehicle after | | | | conditions before you leave so you can bring and |
| drinking. That includes your ATV. | | | | wear the right gear |
| Never hit the trail alone, unless the trail is well | | | | Don't push yourself. If you don't feel great don't ride. |
| travelled and you are very familiar with it. If a | | | | If you start to feel bad while riding, head back. Riding |
| mechanical failure occurs you could be stranded far | | | | an ATV in rugged conditions is no walk in the park. It |
| from help. Or worse yet, if you have an accident and | | | | takes a lot out of you even if you don't think that it |
| need medical attention, without a buddy, you might | | | | does. You don't have to be a hero. Why not save |
| end up in a bad situation. And hey it's usually more | | | | your ride for another day? |
| fun riding with friends than to go alone anyway. | | | | By taking a few precautions, you will ensure that you |
| Always bring your cell phone anytime you head out | | | | stay safe on the trail with your ATV. |