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ATV and Dirt Bike Safety for Kids: Things Every Parent Should Do

"Since its introduction in the 1960s, the § Dirt bikes and ATVs were meant to be
ATV has evolved to become not only a very ridden by just one person at a time, so
effective farm tool but also a popular never let your child have somebody ride
outdoor recreational vehicle. The thrill with him/her on the same ATV or dirt
the sport brings plus the proliferation bike. This affects the vehicle's balance
of stores that sell cheap dirt bikes and and increases the risk of an accident
ATVs have meant that it is now common to happening.
see parents buy dirt bikes and ATVs for § Never let them ride on public
their young kids. roads-not only is this illegal in most
Despite the fact that we regularly see areas, it is also very, very dangerous as
other seven or eight year olds riding well.
them almost effortlessly, irresponsible § Always ensure that your kids wear all
riding of dirt bikes and ATVs could cause the proper protective gear like gloves,
injuries to your child. In the U.S. for goggles, boots, jackets and most
example, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety importantly, helmets. Also, remember
Commission reported that 4 out of 10 that there are safety equipments designed
people rushed to emergency rooms for especially for riding ATVs and dirt bikes
ATV-related injuries are aged 16 and and those used by your kids for other
below. activities, most often than not, offer
Fortunately, parents can keep their inadequate protection (e.g. the helmets
children free from injuries stemming from used for bicycling for example, do not
the use of dirt bikes and ATVs by simply offer protection for the face).
following simple safety rules. Here are § Be sure that the size and speed of the
some of them: ATV or dirt bike your kid rides on is
§ Before your child even goes near an appropriate for their age. It is
ATV or a dirt bike, be sure to give him recommended that those age 6-11 ride
or her lessons on how to properly and vehicles under 70cc while those aged
safely handle the machines. When 12-15 should ride 70-90 cc engines.
teaching them how to ride, be sure that § Never let the younger kids ride out
they understand how driving a dirt bike alone. Always have an adult, riding on
is different from riding an ordinary another vehicle of course, supervise them
bicycle and that however fun they are, to ensure their safety.
dirt bikes and ATVs are not toys but Some question whether buying kids dirt
machines to be handles with care. bikes and ATVs is a wise idea. Yes,
§ Tell them how laws (e.g. no riding of these vehicles are powerful machines
ATVs on highways) were created for a whose misuse could lead to accidents and
reason and then emphasize how he needs to injuries, but as long as they are driven
follow them strictly for his or her responsibly and precautionary measures
safety. Make sure you familiarize your are taken, ATVs and dirt bikes are safe
kids with all the laws related to riding to use.
the vehicles. Maraya Mullen is a copywriter affiliated
§ Always check the condition of your with Mud, Sweat and Gears, a store that
kids' ATV or dirt bike before you let him offers a wide variety of dirt bikes and
or her ride it. Make sure that there is ATVs. They have ATVs and mini kids dirt
enough gas on the tank, the brakes are bikes for young riders as well as
working, the tires are filled with the powerful adult motorcycles. Visit their
proper amount of air and the lights are site for more information on how you
functioning. could get cheap dirt bikes and ATVs.




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