| Most ATV users whether riding for work or | | | | gear is a must for the ATV rider. The most |
| pleasure have little or no formal riding | | | | important piece of safety equipment is the |
| training and tend to think of ATVs as toys. | | | | helmet. The operator should always wear a |
| On the contrary, ATVs are rider active | | | | helmet that meets or exceeds safety standards |
| vehicles, which means riders must master | | | | Purchase a helmet that is approved and marked |
| basic riding skills in order to ride them | | | | by the Department of Transportation (DOT). A |
| safely. When given the proper respect, ATVs | | | | helmet should fit comfortably and always be |
| can be a valuable work tool and provide | | | | fastened securely. |
| considerable entertainment.To insure safety, | | | | |
| a rider should take several precautions | | | | Riders should wear safety goggles or have a |
| before attempting to ride an ATV. First, read | | | | helmet that is equipped with a face shield. |
| the owners manual and become familiar with | | | | |
| your ATV. Second each rider should make a | | | | Sunglasses should not be used as eye |
| pre-ride inspection of the ATV, this will | | | | protection.A well-equipped ATV operator |
| gives the new rider an under standing of what | | | | should always wear the proper clothing such |
| is not working properly, and the opportunity | | | | as gloves, boots, long pants, and long |
| to fix these issues. Third, riders should | | | | sleeved shirt. Boots that rise above the |
| always wear cloths and safety gear while | | | | ankles offer the most protection and support |
| riding any ATV. All riders should know the | | | | for the ATV operator. Boots should have heels |
| basic safety rules and have basic riding | | | | to prevent your feet from slipping off the |
| skills. New ATV riders should always practice | | | | foot pegs. Long pants and long sleeved shirts |
| riding skills in an open area free of | | | | prevent scratches from brush. Serious |
| obstructions.A pre-ride inspection insures | | | | operators should wear off-road racing gear |
| that everything on the ATV is adjusted and | | | | that has padded areas at the knees, elbows, |
| working properly to prevent a breakdown or | | | | and shoulders.Southwest Scooter & ATV |
| even an accident. In a pre-ride inspections | | | | believes that having the proper training and |
| check the operator should check tires, | | | | equipment is the firsts step in an enjoyable |
| wheels, controls, lights, switches, oil, | | | | ATV venture. Southwest Scooter & ATV can be |
| fuel, chain, or dive shaft, and chassis. ATVs | | | | contacted at or on the web at We will be |
| should always be equipped with a complete | | | | happy to answer any questions you may have |
| tool kit supplied by the manufacturer.Safety | | | | regarding these issues. |