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Are All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) Too Dangerous for Kids?
An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is not a toy. It is a machine that should be respected and taken seriously. It's true that many ATV injuries occur every year, especially with children when they do not wear protective gear, are unsupervised, and do not ride in a safe manner. In these instances, the potential for injury is great. However, with the proper precautions the chances for injury are greatly reduced. So what can you do to increase the chances of a safe ATV riding experience? Teach your child safe driving practices. One of the most important things you can do to keep your child safe on an ATV is to teach them safety practices. It's a huge mistake to assume that your child will NOT view an ATV as a toy and will drive it responsibly without any instruction. Taking an ATV safety course with your child is a great way to teach them safe driving practices, and in many places it is required before your child can ride. Provide safety gear (and ensure that they wear it). Everyone who rides an ATV should always wear a helmet, goggles, and gloves. The best way to get your child to wear safety gear is to wear it yourself and set a good example. Durable pants and a jacket designed for ATV riding are also a good idea as they can protect from scrapes and abrasions. Make sure the ATV is the approproate size for your child. Kids should only drive an ATV that is the correct size for them. Note: If you do not think your child is mature enough to handle the responsibility of safe driving, wait until they are older to get them an ATV. Always provide supervsion. Again, never assume that your child will be responsible right off the bat. They need to be taught how to handle the vehicle responsibly and supervised to make sure they follow safety protocol.
While there are many injuries involving kids and ATV's, with the proper precautions they are not too dangerous for kids. As long as kids know the rules of safe driving and obey them, they should be fine. ATVs can be a safe and enjoyable pastime for the entire family.
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