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RIDING YOUR ATV
SAFETY GEAR
A DOT approved motorcycle helmet is the most important part of your safety gear.
A DOT approved motorcycle helmet can help prevent a serious head injury. Choose
a helmet that fits snugly. Motorcycle dealers can help in selecting a good quality
helmet which fits properly.
You should wear eye protection when you ride. If a rock or a branch hits your eyes,
you could be severely injured. Wear goggles or a face shield.
Wear proper clothing when you ride. Proper clothes can protect you from injury.
Wear a good pair of gloves, strong boots that are over the ankle, long pants, and a
long sleeve shirt
WARNING
Operating this ATV without wearing an approved motorcycle helmet,
eye protection and protective clothing.
Operating without an approved motorcycle helmet increases your
chances of a severe head injury or death in the event of an accident.
Operating without eye protection can result in an accident and
increases your chances of a severe injury in the event of an accident.
Operating without protective clothing increases your chances of
severe injury in the event of an accident.
Always wear an approved motorcycle helmet that fits properly.
You should also wear:
●
eye protection (goggles or face shield)
●
gloves
● boots
● long-sleeved shirt or jacket
● long pants
Eye Protection
Long-sleeved shirt
Long pants
Helmet
Gloves
Boots
