Entertainment, Go Karting- Risks and Safety Measures


by ANIRBAN BHATTACHARYA - Date: 2008-08-19 - Word Count: 412 Share This!

Off road games have all that it takes to make perfect adventure- risks, excitement, and fun. These games enable participants to take calculated risks to enjoy the thrill and enjoyment to driving through dirty roads or any possible track. As you speed down the tracks, you can feel the stimulating rush of adrenaline in your veins- an extremely cherishing moment for the go karters.

Go karting involves risks in plenty and is in fact, dangerous. They can collide with other vehicles, slam trees, people, or even garage doors. They can skid over the tracks and just crash down. This is not the end of it all. Since the engines are hot, the car can catch fire in case of a collision. Chain saws and weedwackers too involve risks. One can cut off a toe or a leg in the process. The only piece of advice that one can give a go kart is "be careful".

The go kart should keep in mind some of the safety rules to avoid unwanted life risks. A training programme is highly recommended. Kids undertaking go karting lessons should be taught to drive cautiously and smartly as the machine can turn into a deadly weapon in case it lands in the wrong hands.

Spectators too are not out of the risk zone. They should not come too close to the tracks. Learn the proper driving techniques and if required, get hold of a good training book.

Safety equipments include pads, suits, helmets, shoes, and gloves. Irrespective of the weather, one should always deck up with these safety equipments. Seat belts are required especially for the full framed participants to negate chances of injuring themselves.

Besides, ensure that the guards and shields are taken into consideration under the safety protocol. Legislature concerning the off road buggies has been issued to make sure that the moving axles are well covered so that the hair of the go karts does not entangled.

The bottom line is... off road karting is dangerous and one needs to have the right attitude about driving. Safety measures also underlie decking up with crash resistant equipments.

These are the only measures you can take to overcome any accident. For go karts, a little risk is worth taking to enjoy fun of a lifetime!

I webmaster of http://www.southernpursuits.co.uk/ dealing in all types of outdoor activities such as off road buggies, off road karting, quad biking, Clay shooting, team building, corporate events all over the UK.


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