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Youth ATVs: Why Size Really Does Matter
If your child asks for an All Terrain Vehicle (ATV), you may be hesitant because of safety concerns. While it's true that many injuries occur every year, many of them are preventable if children take the proper safety precautions and ride the correct-sized ATV. To some, it may not seem like the size of the ATV would matter much, but when it comes to youth and ATVs, size certainly does matter. Large ATVs take a fair amount of strength to control and usually have more powerful engines that allow them to go much faster then youth ATVs. Give children an opportunity to hone their driving skills on a smaller, slower ATV. They can then graduate to an adult-sized ATV when they're older, stronger, and more experienced. Children (ages 6-12) should ride an ATV with a 70cc engine or smaller. There are larger models for teenagers. And while age should be a factor in just which ATV you choose for your child, other things such as maturity, size, and strength should be considered. For example, a smaller 14 or 15-year-old should still ride a smaller ATV. Rest assured that this may not be optimal in their way of thinking, but it is imperative for their safety. It must be stressed: Your child should only drive an ATV that they can comfortably handle. When buying an ATV for your child, you should make sure it is the correct fit for them. In other words, your child should: . . . be able to reach the ground with their feet, without standing on their tip-toes and have their legs slightly bent. . . . be able to comfortably reach the handle bars without having to overextend their arms. Their arms should be slightly bent as they have a firm grip on the handle bars. Your child's maturity level also plays an important part in what type of ATV you buy them. You will have to consider if your child can shift gears or would do better with an automatic transmission. Youth should always be supervised when riding and wear appropriate safety gear. Many places required minors to wear helmets by law and prohibit them from riding adult-sized ATVs. Even if this is not a requirement in your area, it's still wise take heed to these safety precautions.
Purchasing an ATV for your child takes careful consideration. However, IF the vehicle is the appropriate size and power, IF your child wears protective gear and drives responsibly under your supervision . . . great fun can be had pursuing their ATV hobby. |
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