ATV Safety Tips
Stay Safe While Riding Your ATV
When it comes to off-road fun, riding an ATV out on the trails can be a lot of fun. ATV safety is hugely important whether you are an experienced ATV rider or just getting into it. Some states set strict rules for ATV use; others are a lot freer. Here are has some ATV Safety Tips to keep you safe on your ATV excursions.
Meet the Age Requirements
It is perfectly legal for unlicensed teens to ride ATVs in many states; please ride with adult supervision if you are under 16 years old. The physical demands of riding an ATV can be intense and most likely too difficult for someone younger than 16 on many trails. Quick turns and speeding up and slowing down familiar while on an ATV require quick decision-making that inexperienced drivers can easily struggle with.
Wear the Right Gear
Make sure you wear appropriate gear that will keep you safe out on the trails. Make sure to wear a:
- Helmet
- Goggles
- Boots
- Body Amor
It only takes one lousy fall without your helmet to potentially change your life or worse.
Remember when riding, there is a lot of dirt and other debris thrown in the air; your eyes are very fragile, eye protection is a must.
Like riding a motorcycle, at a minimum, you should wear long pants and long sleeves. Better yet, invest in Body Armor to protect your ribs and back in the event of a nasty fall. It is common to tip an ATV, so scrapes are easily avoided with good body armor
Boots are the highly recommended type of footwear for riding an ATV. If your ATV tips over or you suffer some accident, tennis shoes just do not provide the critical protection to your feet. Motorcross boots are highly recommended as they are stiff and usually go up to almost your knees.
Follow the Rules
Know the rules of the trial. Don’t go too fast because this can cause your vehicle to become unstable and lead to accidents. Get to know the laws in your state regarding age, carrying passengers, and safety certification requirements before you head out on your ATV.
Proper Maintenance is Important
One of the most missed aspects of ATV safety items is proper maintenance of your ATV when it comes to riding safety.
Trust me; there is nothing worse than aggressively doing a hill climb in a very potentially dangerous area and having your engine or transmission size.
With the vast amount of different types of ATVs, we have an excellent lookup tool. With this tool, you can enter all the details of your ATVs and get a comprehensive list of the right oil, transmission fluid, and other items that will help keep your valuable equipment in top-notch shape.
Click the link below and select the icon for ATV/UTV
Now you are ready to go out and have some fun, don’t forget to make sure the towing equipment is prepared. Trust me; there is nothing worse than getting all your toys on the trailer and heading out to have a mechanical failure.
Some of the most missed/neglected things not done:
- Checking to make sure your motor oil has been changed and at the right level
- Make sure your transmission has been served and, if necessary, the Automatic Transmission fluid changed
- Don’t forget to check and change your differential gear lubes as well.
- Check your power steering fluid, wiper blades, coolant level, lights, and tires
- Make sure to do a visual inspection of your brakes
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Since you clearly are interested in ATV’s we bet you also are into 4X4 vehicles, here’s a good article on the basics to keep your 4WD Off Road Safely
