ATV Safety Posts

You know the best part about the summer riding season has got to be going to the dunes.  There is absolutely no other riding area that comes close to the thrill of riding in the sand.  It’s a great place to spend the weekend riding with your buddies.  I love the feeling of being able to ride as freely as I want and to experience a terrain that is like no other.  Now like with a...

Crashing is an unpreventable event in any type of racing event.  When you are racing you have to face the fact that you will crash at least once a year.  This includes any type of crash, have it be a spin out, falling off the track, high siding, or the worst being involved in a first turn crash.  What I have been seeing is that inexperienced races do not know how to properly crash.&...

There are numerous outdoor activities that can be enjoyed in life. It doesn't matter whether you are playing catch with a friend or relative, jumping on a trampoline, playing golf, or riding an ATV, there are safety precautions that must be taken to ensure that everyone is safe. In many cases, all it takes is a little common sense, but when it comes to riding an ATV, there are a few "must dos" t...

Many families love to share outdoor sports and do these things together. Snowmobiling, cycling and ATV riding are just naming a few. Even though riding these vehicles is fun, safety should be first on everyone's mind. First, each rider should always take a training course. Just like learning to drive a car, having complete control over your ATV is a must. These courses are usually given free in...

As summer approaches, thoughts of getting out on open land for some ATV or OHV riding fills some heads. They may want to introduce or share the experience with their children or younger friends. However, before you go enjoy the great outdoors, first you need to know the rules and regulations regarding young riders today. Almost every state has their own laws regarding ATV use, although some have n...

All Terrain Vehicle, or ATV, safety is important, and necessary for all ATV riders. The ATVs are mostly ridden in sand, dirt trails, and rocky areas. Following the rules can be sure riders avoid serious injury or death. ATV rules should not be taken for granted. The subject of awareness and safety met a milestone in 1988, when the ASI, All Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute, was formed. The ...

Lots of people love to get outdoors and ride their ATV. It's a sense of freedom, riding through all kinds of terrain, seeing the countryside or taking a trip through the woods. However, like many things, ATVs can be dangerous. There are certain precautions that you need to take when riding an ATV to lower the chances of injury. ATVs have become very popular over the years. Most people who o...

When you're going on a trail with a bunch of your fellow ATVers, it's easy to get caught up in the speed and the enjoyment of the sights and forget about safety. Off-roading is dangerous, even in good conditions and with wide trails, particularly when you're driving in a convoy.Give each other plenty of space, similar to the amount you would give an automobile. If there's a pro...

When you're going offroad after a rainstorm, big deep puddles are a common hazard. If you're not familiar with a particular trail, you can find yourself in a much deeper sinkhole than you thought you would. If this happens, you engine can get flooded with water and you'll get a "drownout." If this happens to you while you're all alone and far away from help, it can put you in a...

ATVs have a reputation as a sort of easy-going, sporty vehicle. This doesn't mean that you should have a casual attitude towards personal safety. Like any other motor vehicle, riding an ATV carries many risks. Insurance providers will give you better rates if you can show that you have taken an ATV safety course, which you should do before you start getting seriously into the h...