| Most ATV users whether riding for work or pleasure | | | | ATV rider. The most important piece of safety |
| have little or no formal riding training and tend to | | | | equipment is the helmet. The operator should always |
| think of ATVs as toys. On the contrary, ATVs are | | | | wear a helmet that meets or exceeds safety |
| rider active vehicles, which means riders must master | | | | standards Purchase a helmet that is approved and |
| basic riding skills in order to ride them safely. When | | | | marked by the Department of Transportation (DOT). |
| given the proper respect, ATVs can be a valuable | | | | A helmet should fit comfortably and always be |
| work tool and provide considerable entertainment.To | | | | fastened securely. |
| insure safety, a rider should take several precautions | | | | Riders should wear safety goggles or have a helmet |
| before attempting to ride an ATV. First, read the | | | | that is equipped with a face shield. |
| owners manual and become familiar with your ATV. | | | | Sunglasses should not be used as eye protection.A |
| Second each rider should make a pre-ride inspection | | | | well-equipped ATV operator should always wear the |
| of the ATV, this will gives the new rider an under | | | | proper clothing such as gloves, boots, long pants, and |
| standing of what is not working properly, and the | | | | long sleeved shirt. Boots that rise above the ankles |
| opportunity to fix these issues. Third, riders should | | | | offer the most protection and support for the ATV |
| always wear cloths and safety gear while riding any | | | | operator. Boots should have heels to prevent your |
| ATV. All riders should know the basic safety rules | | | | feet from slipping off the foot pegs. Long pants and |
| and have basic riding skills. New ATV riders should | | | | long sleeved shirts prevent scratches from brush. |
| always practice riding skills in an open area free of | | | | Serious operators should wear off-road racing gear |
| obstructions.A pre-ride inspection insures that | | | | that has padded areas at the knees, elbows, and |
| everything on the ATV is adjusted and working | | | | shoulders.Southwest Scooter & ATV believes that |
| properly to prevent a breakdown or even an | | | | having the proper training and equipment is the firsts |
| accident. In a pre-ride inspections check the operator | | | | step in an enjoyable ATV venture. Southwest |
| should check tires, wheels, controls, lights, switches, | | | | Scooter & ATV can be contacted at or on the web |
| oil, fuel, chain, or dive shaft, and chassis. ATVs should | | | | at We will be happy to answer any questions you |
| always be equipped with a complete tool kit supplied | | | | may have regarding these issues. |
| by the manufacturer.Safety gear is a must for the | | | | |