ATV safety for kids
Living the Country Life Radio Program
According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 30% of the people killed or injured each year in ATV-related accidents are children under the age of 16. Risk factors for young riders include no helmet use, a lack of physical strength, riding with a passenger, and excessive risk-taking behaviors. In addition, 97% of the injured youth were operating ATVs larger than the manufacturer's recommendations. While it may seem cost-effective to purchase one ATV for everyone in your family to share, children under the age of 16 should not drive an ATV over 90 cc. Riding an adult-sized vehicle more than doubles a child's accident risk.
Radio interview source: Doug Morris, All Terrain Vehicle Association
For additional information about ATV safety, we recommend these helpful links:
Stay Safe on Your ATV: ATV safety tips for the entire family.
Children's Safety Network: An overview of the safety issues associated with allowing children under 16 to operate ATVs.
ATV Safety Institute: Learn more about safety training classes in your area.
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