| Safety is the most important thing to keep in | | | | riding ATVs, you, as a parent, should do |
| mind whenever riding ATV and this is | | | | everything within your control to make sure |
| especially true when it comes to kids. Just | | | | that they are using the right kind of ATV |
| to prove the point, here are some stats to | | | | suitable for their age, that the ATV have |
| show you how important safety is when it | | | | proper safety features and that your kids are |
| comes to Kids ATV. In the US and Canada, | | | | well-informed about the ATV that they are |
| nearly 25% of accidents, injuries and | | | | riding. These days, there are many ATVs |
| fatalities related to ATV happens to children | | | | designed for kids...they're more like toy |
| under the age of 15. More than 1/3 of SERIOUS | | | | ATVs but your kids wouldn't know the |
| injuries as a result of ATV riding involve | | | | difference, anyway. These kids ATVs are much |
| children under 15. And among these injuries, | | | | slower and do not require as much skill to |
| the youngest reported accident related to ATV | | | | operate, so, your kids will be much safer |
| safety happened to a child as young as | | | | than they would be on a conventional ATV. |
| 1-year-old. | | | | |
| | | | If you had a choice, choose a four-wheeled |
| There are many reasons why kids are more | | | | ATV instead of a three-wheeler. Four-wheeled |
| prone to getting involved in ATV-related | | | | ATVs are more stable and dependable. And of |
| accidents is because ATVs were originally | | | | course, never allow your kids to have |
| designed and developed for adults. In fact, | | | | passengers. Having a passenger on board can |
| when ATV was first introduced, it was used as | | | | cause your kid to lose control over his or |
| a work vehicle. However, ATVs have evolved so | | | | her ATV because it's harder to balance the |
| much so that now ATVs are used for | | | | ATV with a pillion rider. |
| recreational purposes. Traditionally, ATVs | | | | |
| are designed in such a way that they can only | | | | Never, never, NEVER let your kids ride their |
| be operated off-road, meaning non-public | | | | ATVs without proper safety |
| roads. Furthermore, manning an ATV is not an | | | | equipment...especially not without their ATV |
| easy task. It requires a tremendous amount of | | | | helmets and proper riding attire. Arm them |
| maturity, skill, dexterity and speed. | | | | not only with attire and helmet, but also |
| Therefore, kids should be given proper | | | | with the right attitude, discipline and |
| guidance and (if possible) training before | | | | knowledge. |
| they are allowed to operate an ATV on their | | | | |
| own. | | | | Last but not least, give your kids lots of |
| | | | encourage and support but also don't forget |
| Before this, we do not encourage parents to | | | | advice and training. If possible, send them |
| allow their kids to operate an ATV on their | | | | for coaching if there's one near your place. |
| own. This is because kids below the age of 16 | | | | Otherwise, you can do your own research on |
| do not have the skill and control necessary. | | | | proper ATV riding techniques and impart the |
| However, if your kids are interested in | | | | knowledge on your kids. |