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Travel & Recreation 2014
Make it Rec, not a wreck Be safe on ATVs Ellen Cook Leader Editor
Like other activities involving high speeds and heavy machinery, riding an ATV can be risky. That is why safety should be foremost in the mind of any rider. To help riders stay safe, Chief Deputy Kevin Potter of the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Department offers some useful tips for recreationalists. Training is key, Potter said, and hands-on training on a course with knowledgable instructors offers a step to safety in any situation. “Drivers with formal, hands-on
ATV training have a lower injury risk than drivers with no formal training,” he said. Many ATV crashes result in head injuries. “Wearing a helmet may reduce the severity of these injuries,” Potter said. That helmet should be specific to motorized sports and certified by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Additionally, over-the-ankle boots, goggles and gloves, longsleeved shirt and long pants will help protect the rider against cuts and injuries from rocks and branches. The majority of ATVs are designed to carry a single person. Tandem
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travel can be dangerous. Carrying a passenger can make it difficult for the driver to control the machine and shift weight when needed. To be safe, Potter said, do not drive an ATV with a passenger or be a passenger on an ATV. Many fatalities related to ATVs occur when the driver takes his machine on a paved road. Because of how they are made, ATVs are not easily control on pavement and encounters with other road travelers – cars and trucks – can prove deadly. Be aware of who is on the ATV. “Children are involved in about one third of all ATV-related deaths and hospital emergency room injuries,” Potter continued, and most of those
happened when a child was allowed to drive or ride on an adult ATV. Children under the age of 16 are more likely to be seriously injured on an adult machine than one geared closer to their size. Just as with any piece of powerful equipment, drinking and drugs don’t mix with driving. “Alcohol and drugs impair reaction time and judgement, two essential skills for safe ATV use,” said Potter. Training, proper equipment and following the rules can lead to an enjoyable time in the great outdoors. But use common sense and put safety first to ensure the fun continues. “Take knowledge to the extreme,” Potter concluded.
Inside This Issue
Make it Rec, not a wreck . . . . . . . . The Racing Bug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eyes on the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuel Efficiency Misconceptions . . . Extending the life of your vehicle . Camp with success . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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