| ATV's, or All Terrain Vehicles are small open motor | | | | for hunting, fishing and farming. They are |
| vehicles with large tires used as a means of | | | | predominantly used for navigating difficult terrain and |
| transportation across rugged off-road terrain. These | | | | covering long distances off-road. The second type of |
| vehicles are ridden by a driver and controlled with | | | | ATV are the sport models, which are used for |
| motorcycle-style hand controls. The throttle is on the | | | | recreation and racing. |
| right hand grip, and the brakes are controlled by a | | | | Once you have decided on which ATV is right for |
| handle on the left hand grip. These vehicles are a fun | | | | you the next thing to purchase will be protective |
| and exciting way to experience the wilderness, and | | | | equipment. ATV's are fast and exciting but they also |
| can be a useful means of transportation in rural | | | | can be potentially dangerous and it is always |
| settings. | | | | recommended that riders wear a helmet and |
| There are many different types of ATV's from | | | | protective clothing. Heavy-duty gloves and boots are |
| companies such as Honda, Polaris, Kawasaki, Suzuki, | | | | a must and riders should also replace their sunglasses |
| Yamaha, and Arctic Cat. Each company has a variety | | | | with goggles for eye protection. Most ATV accidents |
| of models and varying engine sizes for each model. | | | | are caused by rider error and carelessness. Riders |
| The basic choice you will have to make when | | | | should always be aware of their surroundings and the |
| purchasing an ATV is whether you are going to use | | | | speeds they are traveling at. |
| it for work or for recreation. Utility ATV's are used | | | | |