ATV Safety
Being safe while riding your ATV is as easy as knowing what safety equipment to use and how an ATV works. 3 and 4 wheeled vehicles react differently than a motorcycle or a jeep. Knowing how your quad will handle in different conditions will go a long way in your ability to control it.
ATV Safety Equipment: A Pair of ATV Boots
When riding an ATV, a good pair of ATV boots (or motocross boots) are a key to protecting your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Your feet and legs take a good amount of abuse, even with normal riding. The biggest different between ATV boots and motocross boots is the height of the boot. ATV boots are lower cut than motocross boots.
When riding an ATV, a good pair of ATV boots (or motocross boots) are a key to protecting your feet, ankles, and lower legs. Your feet and legs take a good amount of abuse, even with normal riding. The biggest different between ATV boots and motocross boots is the height of the boot. ATV boots are lower cut than motocross boots.
ATV Safety Equipment: A Chest Protector
A chest protector, aka body armor, provides protection to the chest and back. Injuries can be inflicted by punctures from flying debris and crashing or being crushed in a crash.
A chest protector, aka body armor, provides protection to the chest and back. Injuries can be inflicted by punctures from flying debris and crashing or being crushed in a crash.
ATV Safety Equipment: A Pair of Gloves
As you progress in your riding skill, you'll soon realize that the more time you spend on your ATV the more your hands will start hurting. Callous' and muscle cramps, sore joints, thumb fatigue and injury from flying objects can be reduced or prevented by wearing offroading gloves.
As you progress in your riding skill, you'll soon realize that the more time you spend on your ATV the more your hands will start hurting. Callous' and muscle cramps, sore joints, thumb fatigue and injury from flying objects can be reduced or prevented by wearing offroading gloves.
ATV Safety Equipment: A Helmet
The number one piece of ATV safety equipment is a helmet. According to Consumer Product Safety Commission studies the vast majority of injuries to the head could have been prevented or reduced.
The number one piece of ATV safety equipment is a helmet. According to Consumer Product Safety Commission studies the vast majority of injuries to the head could have been prevented or reduced.
Why ATVs Come in so Many Different Sizes
ATVs come in many different sizes for many different applications. Find out what the different sizes of atvs are for.
ATVs come in many different sizes for many different applications. Find out what the different sizes of atvs are for.
Hunting Yamaha's Rhino ATV
Since its introduction in 2003, the popular Yamaha Rhino SxS ATV has been branded as unstable and dangerous by some groups of attorneys despite the Rhino's safety statistics.
Since its introduction in 2003, the popular Yamaha Rhino SxS ATV has been branded as unstable and dangerous by some groups of attorneys despite the Rhino's safety statistics.
Top 5 Ways to Ruin an ATV Ride
All you have to do is look around and you'll see people doing things that just boggle the mind. Sometimes you have to look for a while, but you'll see. People riding their ATVs in a manner that goes beyond a lack of common sense. This list of the Top 5 Ways to Ruin an ATV Ride should give you a good idea of what NOT to do.
All you have to do is look around and you'll see people doing things that just boggle the mind. Sometimes you have to look for a while, but you'll see. People riding their ATVs in a manner that goes beyond a lack of common sense. This list of the Top 5 Ways to Ruin an ATV Ride should give you a good idea of what NOT to do.
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute
The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) is a national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness and promotes safe, responsible ATV riding.
The ATV Safety Institute (ASI) is a national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness and promotes safe, responsible ATV riding.
ATV Safety Equipment
Even though it may be 100 degrees outside and all that gear can be heavy and uncomfortable, that's no excuse for not wearing it. All it takes is one trip to the gound and you'll really appreciate the protection you get by wearing the right gear.
Even though it may be 100 degrees outside and all that gear can be heavy and uncomfortable, that's no excuse for not wearing it. All it takes is one trip to the gound and you'll really appreciate the protection you get by wearing the right gear.
What to Pack in an ATV Emergency Kit
When you're on the trail and something goes wrong, you'll want to have all the bases covered. We'll get you started on a list of things to put in an emergency repair kit for your ATV.
When you're on the trail and something goes wrong, you'll want to have all the bases covered. We'll get you started on a list of things to put in an emergency repair kit for your ATV.
ATV Readiness Checklist at ATV Safety Institute
Here's a list to help you determine if your kids are ready to ride ATVs.
Here's a list to help you determine if your kids are ready to ride ATVs.
ATV Safety Training and Advice
"When you know and understand safe riding techniques for ATV operation, you can utilize the training to avoid hazards. Riding safely requires you to take responsibility for your own actions, the riding environment, and the operation of the ATV."
"When you know and understand safe riding techniques for ATV operation, you can utilize the training to avoid hazards. Riding safely requires you to take responsibility for your own actions, the riding environment, and the operation of the ATV."
ATV Safe Riding Tips
Motorcycle-USA explains how more than 25 million Americans riding quads brings safety and responsibility to the forefront.
Motorcycle-USA explains how more than 25 million Americans riding quads brings safety and responsibility to the forefront.