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All-Terrain Vehicles: Safety Tips for Families

 
  From the August 1, 2005 Issue of Farm Safety News
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Did you know?
In Canada, nearly 25% of ATV-related deaths are among children under 15 years old.
More than one-third of serious injuries from ATV crashes are among children under 15 years old.
ATV injuries have been reported in children as young as one year old.

How can ATVs be used safely?
You’re more likely to be injured on an ATV if you don’t use it properly. If you’re a parent who owns or operates an ATV, you can model safe behaviour by following these guidelines:

  1. Age and experience: Driver error and loss of control are common causes of ATV crashes. Children younger than 16 years old should not operate ATVs. They don’t have the strength, skills or experience to handle ATVs safely.
  2. Passengers: ATVs are meant to be used by a single driver. Passengers are not recommended because they can affect the balance and make it hard for the driver to stay in control. Children should never ride as passengers on ATVs.
  3. Proper equipment: ATV drivers should always wear an approved helmet for ATVs or motorcycles (such as a helmet meeting the Canadian Standards Association, not a bicycle helmet), eye protection, and proper clothing, such as boots, gloves and long pants.
Sharpen your skills ...attend an ATV rider course
  • Center Point Performance in Leduc offers children’s half day ATV summer safety camps. Contact Tara Skolney at (780) 985-2747
  • Outdoor Safety Inc in Barrhead certified instructors offer the Canadian Safety Council Approved ATV Rider Course. Contact David Horner at (780) 674-7630.
  • Alberta Safety Council offers various ATV and motorcycle rider courses. Call 1-800-301-6407 for more information.
 
 
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