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An Essential Part of ATV Safety
By james | April 28, 2010
When it comes to ATV safety, the easiest thing you can do to greatly reduce the risk of serious injury is to wear a helmet. I personally know many riders that choose not to wear a helmet while riding their ATV because to them it is just a hassle. What they don’t realize is that when an accident happens, your head is the most vulnerable body part in a crash. Even if you are lucky enough to not land directly on your head, the head is often whipped to the ground after the back, shoulders or chest hits.
So what if it’s inconvenient-this is your brain we are talking about. The motto around here is to always protect your head. Even when we hop on the skateboard or go rollerblading we put our helmets on.
Here are some safety tips from ATVSafety.Gov
- Take a hands-on safety training course
- Always wear protective gear – especially a helmet – when riding ATVs.
- Do not drive ATVs with a passenger or ride as a passenger.
- Do not drive ATVs on paved roads.
- Do not permit children to drive or ride adult ATVs.
- Do not drive ATVs while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
One last thing, different types of activities require different types of helmets. When riding ATVs, UTVs or Pit Bikes make sure your helmet is appropriate for these types of vehicles. You wouldn’t receive the same type of protection from a skateboard helmet as you would for a helmet specifically designed for riding an ATV. Also, make sure the helmet fits properly, especially when fitting your youth ATV rider.
If you need help finding the right helmet….Call XT Power Sports…...866-841-4206 or check out our ATV and Pit Bike Helmet Page!Be safe!
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