ORV Safety & Motorcycle Safety

By: Darren Barrow
Submitted: 2007-01-17 11:31:00
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Most ATV users whether riding for work or pleasure have little or no formal riding training and tend to think of ATVs as toys. On the contrary, ATVs are rider active vehicles, which means riders must master basic riding skills in order to ride them safely. When given the proper respect, ATVs can be a valuable work tool and provide considerable entertainment.

To insure safety, a rider should take several precautions before attempting to ride an ATV. First, read the owners manual and become familiar with your ATV. Second each rider should make a pre-ride inspection of the ATV, this will gives the new rider an under standing of what is not working properly, and the opportunity to fix these issues. Third, riders should always wear cloths and safety gear while riding any ATV. All riders should know the basic safety rules and have basic riding skills. New ATV riders should always practice riding skills in an open area free of obstructions.

A pre-ride inspection insures that everything on the ATV is adjusted and working properly to prevent a breakdown or even an accident. In a pre-ride inspections check the operator should check tires, wheels, controls, lights, switches, oil, fuel, chain, or dive shaft, and chassis. ATVs should always be equipped with a complete tool kit supplied by the manufacturer.

Safety gear is a must for the ATV rider. The most important piece of safety equipment is the helmet. The operator should always wear a helmet that meets or exceeds safety standards Purchase a helmet that is approved and marked by the Department of Transportation (DOT). A helmet should fit comfortably and always be fastened securely. Riders should wear safety goggles or have a helmet that is equipped with a face shield. Sunglasses should not be used as eye protection.

A well-equipped ATV operator should always wear the proper clothing such as gloves, boots, long pants, and long sleeved shirt. Boots that rise above the ankles offer the most protection and support for the ATV operator. Boots should have heels to prevent your feet from slipping off the foot pegs. Long pants and long sleeved shirts prevent scratches from brush. Serious operators should wear off-road racing gear that has padded areas at the knees, elbows, and shoulders.

Southwest Scooter & ATV believes that having the proper training and equipment is the firsts step in an enjoyable ATV venture. Southwest Scooter & ATV can be contacted at info@swscooter-atv.com or on the web at http://www.swscooter-atv.com. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding these issues.

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