Why Wear an ATV Helmet?
Many people don't like ATV helmets, however unless you think emergency room visits, scars and the possibility of a brain injury or death are a fun way to spend an afternoon - you need to wear an ATV helmet at all times when riding. A surprising survey conducted in 2007 showed that many people, a full 40% of respondents, didn't wear helmets when they were riding their ATVs around their own properties.
Riding an ATV is a safe activity. ATV accidents do occur on occasion but nearly all of those accidents could be fit in a couple of narrow categories. They happened to people that were using the ATV in a manner in which it wasn't intended such as jumping a ramp, riding multiple riders on a single rider ATV, or attempting to climb terrain that was technically beyond their skills; they were imbibing in alcohol, drugs or were fatigued. And a good majority of these individuals were not wearing ATV helmets at the time of their accidents.
Motocross riders take a chance every time they get out on the track and one of the sayings you will hear often is, "Dress for an impact" and it's true. Make sure that you are wearing your pads, gloves for good grip, goggles to keep dirt and debris out of your eyes and most of all, an ATV helmet and even though you're not likely to suffer an accident, you'll be protected in the event that you do and more than likely come out of it unharmed.
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