| There are very few things more enjoyable for kids | | | | I remember as a kid letting my friend ride my dirt |
| than riding an ATV. However, there are a few | | | | bike. I told him how to shift and how to let off the |
| lessons every rider (especially a kid) should learn while | | | | clutch. It took him a few tries but eventually he got |
| getting ready to ride a kid ATV. Here are a few of | | | | going. However, I neglected to tell him where the |
| them: | | | | brake was located. He could've just let the bike coast |
| #1: Watch What You Wear | | | | and eventually the engine would have cut out but he |
| Every rider should wear a helmet at all times. Proper | | | | didn't know that either. So he dumped the bike. |
| eye protection should also be worn. Chest, knee, and | | | | He wasn't hurt but I learned a valuable lesson: Always |
| elbow protectors are also an option. | | | | make sure a rider knows everything there is to |
| While getting ready to ride a kid ATV the rider | | | | know before they start operating any type of |
| should also put on long pants and a long sleeved shirt | | | | machine. |
| no matter how warm it is outside. Also, boots should | | | | While getting ready to ride a kid ATV, the rider |
| be worn and gloves are a good idea as well. | | | | should get used to sitting on the ATV and then |
| #2: Safety First | | | | steering it before the engine is even started. |
| Always review all the safety rules with the rider | | | | Then after they've been taught about how |
| when getting ready to ride a kid ATV. Make sure the | | | | everything works, an adult should run beside them |
| rider knows what is acceptable behavior and what | | | | holding the engine kill switch just in case. |
| isn't acceptable behavior. | | | | Even when the rider seems ready to ride a kid ATV |
| For smaller riders, the gear shift can be removed. | | | | without any help, he/she should still be supervised at |
| Usually it's recommended the ATV is put into second | | | | all times. |
| gear for this. The ATV will start out slowly but it | | | | Riding an ATV is a lot of fun for adults and children |
| won't hurt the vehicle at all and it will limit its speed. | | | | alike. However, while younger riders are getting ready |
| #3: Start Slowly | | | | to ride a kid ATV, they need to be prepare correctly. |
| Riding an ATV or a similar recreational vehicle can be | | | | This means that the kid should put on the proper |
| quite difficult to master. The way the brakes, shifter | | | | clothes and protection, be instructed on all the safety |
| gear, starter, clutch, etc. work need to be practiced | | | | rules, and be taught exactly how to ride the ATV. |
| as well. | | | | |