| are a few things that are just given when you are | | | | set a maximum speed limit on the ATV. This will |
| talking about safety and kids ATVs. First, they should | | | | prevent the old dilemma of telling your child not to go |
| never ride adult size ATVs – ever! Second, | | | | faster than a certain speed, and then they do it |
| they should always, always wear a child’s | | | | anyway. The ATV should be attractive to your child, |
| helmet. If these two conditions are not met, you are | | | | but also durable. You do not want an ATV that is |
| flirting with disaster. | | | | going to fall apart after a little wear and tear. |
| You won't let your child ride your adult size ATV, so | | | | Talk to your children about how important safety is |
| they are driving you crazy to the get them one of | | | | on an ATV. Let them know that their ATV is not a |
| their own. But where do you start when you are | | | | toy and should not be treated like one. If there are |
| looking for a safe kids ATV? Look for the built-in | | | | kids ATV education classes offered in your |
| safety features. Children do not have the strength or | | | | community, take them. Most often accidents are the |
| reflexes that adults have. They need additional | | | | result of a lack of knowledge. |
| safety features to help keep them safe. | | | | Whether your child thinks it is cool or not, helmets |
| Make sure you purchase an ATV that has an engine | | | | are a must. Stress to your child that they absolutely |
| small enough for pint-size riders. Knowing the | | | | must wear their helmet every time they are on their |
| reputation of the manufacturer or dealer is also very | | | | kids ATV. Helmets come in a variety of styles. Let |
| important. You want to purchase a kids ATV from | | | | them choose their helmet. This may make them a |
| someone that you can trust to be upfront and | | | | little more inclined to wear it. Do not let them wear |
| honest with you. Ask around if you are not sure | | | | hand-me-down adult helmets. Adult helmets are too |
| where to look. Look at several different dealers if | | | | big for children’s heads and will not provide |
| necessary. Trust your gut! If you are not | | | | any protection. If your child is involved in an accident, |
| comfortable purchasing from the person you have | | | | you should replace their helmet. Most helmets are |
| been talking to – don't! | | | | only made for one impact. |
| Look for a kids ATV that is easy to manage and to | | | | If you follow these safety guidelines, and always |
| maintain. You will need to keep the ATV maintained | | | | supervise your children while they are riding, then |
| on a regular schedule. The ATV should be in top | | | | they should have a great experience. They will learn |
| condition so that malfunctions do not add to the | | | | to appreciate the safety precautions and love riding |
| possibility of an accident. Make sure you are able to | | | | on their kids ATV. |