ATV Safety Tips For Kids


by Chai Rose - Date: 2007-03-22 - Word Count: 478 Share This!

Buying an ATV for your child is a great idea. Kids that have an ATV have the opportunity to explore new areas that they otherwise would not be able to see. A kid with an ATV will also get out of the house and get fresh air instead of staying inside and playing video games all day every day.

But there are important ATV safety tips for kids that must be followed. These ATV safety tips should be followed at all times. Not only is safety important while they are children, but it will also make them into safe adult ATV drivers as well.

Here are four important tips for ATV safety for kids that should always be followed:

Tip #1: Choose the Right ATV

No ATV is a toy and this should be made very clear to your child. It is lots of fun like a toy but it's also a vehicle and can be very dangerous if it isn't used properly.

An ATV can't be used properly if it's too big for the child. Therefore, you must make sure that the ATV your kid is riding is the proper size.

Also, most ATVs (especially those made for kids) are only made for one passenger. There should never be two riders on an ATV made for one.

Tip #2: Wear the Proper Safety Equipment

While riding an ATV, children should always wear a helmet. The helmet should be made to protect the child from brain injuries.

The best helmets are the ones that fully protect the face as well as the head. That way branches won't be able to strike the child in the face while he/she is riding.

Proper eye protection should also be worn at all times. Vision is essential in order to safely ride an ATV. So, it's important to have goggles or a shield to protect the vision at all times.

Tip #3: Ride Only When and Where it's Safe

Children riding ATVs should never do so at night. ATVs should only be operated during the daytime when visibility is the greatest.

Also, ATVs are not made for public roads. Not only is it illegal to ride an ATV on a public road but it's also unsafe because another vehicle could strike the ATV. Kids should only ride ATVs where it is safe - on trails, tracks, paths, etc.

Tip #4: Always Supervise Kids Riding ATVs

Until a child grows older and learns his/her limitations, the child should not operate an ATV without being watched by an adult. Children will make unwise decisions while riding an ATV if there isn't an adult around to help them out.

ATVs are a great source of entertainment for kids. They allow kids to explore the outdoors and they also teach kids how to act responsibly. However, there are ATV safety tips that must be followed while a child is operating an ATV. Be sure to follow these tips and your child will enjoy ATV riding for years.


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