| Three wheelers, also known as ATCs, trikes and | | | | vehicle or ride on the vehicle. One should check their |
| ATVs, were manufactured primarily to be used as | | | | local laws regarding all-terrain vehicle operation |
| recreation vehicles. Riders love to hop on their ATVs | | | | regulations and see if there are any age limitations |
| and ride on their property especially if it is a large | | | | with regard to drivers or riders on three wheelers. In |
| one. There are some important facts related to three | | | | addition, parental supervision should be complied with |
| wheelers which should be mentioned in order to | | | | as this is a heavy, motorized vehicle which could |
| provide a little more information about recreation | | | | cause injury if not used properly and in a responsible |
| vehicles of this type. | | | | manner. |
| Since three wheelers are recreational vehicles, they | | | | In the past, three wheeler sales were quite |
| are frequently only allowed to be used on one's | | | | impressive. However, these days that number has |
| private property. This will vary depending on the | | | | been greatly diminished if not obliterated as |
| location as some public property in various states | | | | manufacturers do not readily make these vehicles |
| may allow the operation of three wheelers. | | | | any more. Due to liability reasons, manufacturers of |
| One who is thinking about operating a three wheeler | | | | all-terrain vehicles have chosen to manufacture quads, |
| should also be aware of certain safety factors which | | | | or four wheelers, instead as they are more sturdy |
| relate to three wheeler use. Since the ATC only has | | | | and tend to turn over much less than three wheelers. |
| three wheels, it is more likely to turn over on rough | | | | Three wheelers provide a great recreational sport for |
| terrain and sharp turns than its quad counterpart. In | | | | those who like to have a little adventure out in the |
| order to operate the three wheeler in the safest | | | | great outdoors. Although these vehicles are not |
| manner, the operator should go at speeds which are | | | | readily for sale anymore, one can choose to ride any |
| slow enough to adequately maneuver around corners | | | | of their all-terrain counterparts and still feel the wind |
| and turns. In addition, the three wheeler driver should | | | | in their hair on the trails. By reviewing the previously |
| use common sense when operating the vehicle and | | | | mentioned facts, one can determine for themselves |
| recognize its limitations as well as hazards in certain | | | | if owning and riding a three wheeler is what they |
| situations. | | | | would like to do. It is important to review the facts |
| Three wheelers are a fun recreational vehicle for the | | | | prior to hopping on one of these adventurous |
| whole family to enjoy. However, there are certain | | | | vehicles. |
| individuals who may be too young to operate the | | | | |