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ATV and Dirt Bike Safety for Kids: Things Every Parent Should Do
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The thrill the riding dirt bikes and ATVs brings plus the proliferation of stores that sell cheap dirt bikes and ATVs have meant that it is now common to see parents buy dirt bikes and ATVs for their young kids as Christmas gifts. Here are some tips parents can follow to ensure their safety.
“Since its introduction in the 1960s, the ATV has evolved to become not only a very effective farm tool but also a popular outdoor recreational vehicle. The thrill the sport brings plus the proliferation of stores that sell cheap dirt bikes and ATVs have meant that it is now common to see parents buy dirt bikes and ATVs for their young kids.
Despite the fact that we regularly see other seven or eight year olds riding them almost effortlessly, irresponsible riding of dirt bikes and ATVs could cause injuries to your child. In the U.S. for example, a U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 4 out of 10 people rushed to emergency rooms for ATV-related injuries are aged 16 and below.
Fortunately, parents can keep their children free from injuries stemming from the use of dirt bikes and ATVs by simply following simple safety rules. Here are some of them:
Before your child even goes near an ATV or a dirt bike, be sure to give him or her lessons on how to properly and safely handle the machines. When teaching them how to ride, be sure that they understand how driving a dirt bike is different from riding an ordinary bicycle and that however fun they are, dirt bikes and ATVs are not toys but machines to be handles with care.
Tell them how laws (e.g. no riding of ATVs on highways) were created for a reason and then emphasize how he needs to follow them strictly for his or her safety. Make sure you familiarize your kids with all the laws related to riding the vehicles.
Always check the condition of your kids’ ATV or dirt bike before you let him or her ride it. Make sure that there is enough gas on the tank, the brakes are working, the tires are filled with the proper amount of air and the lights are functioning.
Dirt bikes and ATVs were meant to be ridden by just one person at a time, so never let your child have somebody ride with him/her on the same ATV or dirt bike. This affects the vehicle’s balance and increases the risk of an accident happening.
Never let them ride on public roadsnot only is this illegal in most areas, it is also very, very dangerous as well.
Always ensure that your kids wear all the proper protective gear like gloves, goggles, boots, jackets and most importantly, helmets. Also, remember that there are safety equipments designed especially for riding ATVs and dirt bikes and those used by your kids for other activities, most often than not, offer inadequate protection (e.g. the helmets used for bicycling for example, do not offer protection for the face).
Be sure that the size and speed of the ATV or dirt bike your kid rides on is appropriate for their age. It is recommended that those age 6-11 ride vehicles under 70cc while those aged 12-15 should ride 70-90 cc engines.
Never let the younger kids ride out alone. Always have an adult, riding on another vehicle of course, supervise them to ensure their safety.
Some question whether buying kids dirt bikes and ATVs is a wise idea. Yes, these vehicles are powerful machines whose misuse could lead to accidents and injuries, but as long as they are driven responsibly and precautionary measures are taken, ATVs and dirt bikes are safe to use.
Maraya Mullen is a copywriter affiliated with Mud, Sweat and Gears, a store that offers a wide variety of dirt bikes and ATVs. They have ATVs and mini kids dirt bikes for young riders as well as powerful adult motorcycles. Visit their site for more information on how you could get cheap dirt bikes and ATVs.
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Man Survives Four Days in Wilderness Trapped By Quad Bike
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Canadian considered eating own leg to survive Chance rescue by hiker ended 96-hour ordeal!
A man has been rescued after spending 96 hours trapped under his quad bike in a remote Canadian district with nothing to eat or drink but rotting animal carcases and morning frost. Ken Hildebrand, a paramedic, even considered amputating and eating his own right leg to survive.
Hildebrand’s ordeal began when he was checking animal traps in an area 80 miles southwest of Calgary and his quad bike hit a rock, throwing him off and settling on his legs. He made several attempts to get out from under the vehicle but did not have enough leverage to move it.
After four nights of constant harassment by wolves and coyotes, which he kept at bay by blowing a whistle, he began to accept that he might not be found before the cold, malnourishment or animals claimed his life.
Because of his medical training, Hildebrand knew that people start losing heat quickly from their upper body. He took a beaver carcass and used it to keep his body warm, with another as a makeshift windbreak and pillow. He tied orange surveyors’ tape around his wrist and threw it at different angles to make an X shape so if anyone flew over the area, they would see him.
“It was time to get ready for survival mode,” Hildebrand said. “I ate a lot of dirt to get a little moisture.” By the second evening, he was so hungry he started to pick at the beaver bones. “I tried to eat pieces of that, but it made me sick.”
His salvation came in the form of a hiker and his dog from Pinchers Creek who happened to walk past the accident scene.
“He was hiking and he came there because he told me he had this funny intuition and urge to go hiking there, even though he had never been there before,” Hildebrand said.
Troy Linderman, the director of Crowsnest Pass Emergency Medical Services, said: “I don’t know how he survived. I know I wouldn’t have survived that long in that environment, that cold.
“That guy. After he was pulled out, he was smiling and laughing. He’s about the only guy who could’ve survived that. He told me: ‘If I didn’t have a quad on me, I could’ve survived a month.’”
His wife, Lil, said she was unaware her husband had been missing until she received a call saying he had been found, dehydrated, hypothermic, frostbitten and starving. He faces months of rehabilitation and could lose part of his right knee because of frostbite.
Hildebrand, a Christian, said from his hospital bed: “I thought of my family and God and that was it. I definitely have a way to go before I’m healthy. But I still have all my parts, my mind and my family.”
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