| Riding an ATV gives one a feeling of exhilaration. | | | | because all-terrain vehicles have four wheels, does |
| Wind blowing against your face; the ground moving | | | | not mean that it will not impose danger to the rider |
| rapidly underneath you. What is the deal with these | | | | and the onlookers. Secondly, proper clothing is |
| vehicles, really? Some say that it is relatively safer | | | | necessary. When riding, if possible, one must wear |
| that motorcycles since it drives on three or four | | | | long sleeved shirts and long pants to protect the |
| wheels. When you ride a vehicle such as this, your | | | | rider from scratches from brush. Gloves with padding |
| inner ears will not have to work harder since | | | | on the knuckles and boots that rise above the ankles |
| balancing does not require much effort. However, this | | | | are recommended to wear when riding. Goggles are |
| does not mean that accidents do not occur because | | | | also necessary to protect the rider's eyes especially |
| of all-terrain vehicles. | | | | when the helmet does not have the appropriate face |
| All-terrain vehicles can go as fast as over 100mph, | | | | shield. |
| which makes wherever one rides an accident-prone | | | | There are also pre-riding checklists that have to be |
| area. These accidents commonly occur to women | | | | acknowledged. Just imagine what could happen if a |
| and children below the age of twelve. That is why | | | | rider overlooked certain things that not only could put |
| some machines greater than 90 cc to bear a label | | | | him in danger but also other individuals around him. |
| stating that children below this age be prohibited to | | | | This checklist ensures that everything in the vehicle is |
| ride. | | | | in good condition to prevent breakdown or an |
| According to statistics, deaths and injuries still occur | | | | accident. |
| because of improper and irresponsible riding of | | | | Riding an all-terrain vehicle requires discipline and |
| all-terrain vehicles. Such incidents could have been | | | | responsibility. The discipline to know one's boundaries |
| avoided if riders observed proper precautions and | | | | and stay in them is important. Responsibility to make |
| safety measures. | | | | sure that not only is the " title="ATV">ATV in proper |
| First on the list, of course, is wearing of helmets. Just | | | | running condition, but so is the rider. |