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RIDING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
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RIDING GEAR
ATV riding requires special protective clothing and equipment to help reduce chances of injury.
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Helmet
– Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe riding. A helmet can
prevent severe head injury.
Make sure your helmet meets or exceeds your state’s safety standards and bears either the Department
of Transportation (DOT) label, the American National Standards Institute label (
ANSI z90.1
), or the
Snell Memorial Foundation label.
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Eye Protection
– Do not depend on sunglasses for eye protection. A pair of goggles or helmet face
shield offers the best protection for your eyes. They should be shatterproof and should be kept clean.
Check for one of these marks to be sure your choice of eye protection is of shatterproof design:
z2.1 or
VESC8.
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Gloves
– Off-road gloves with knuckle pads are the best for comfort and protection.
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Clothing
– To protect your body, long sleeves and pants should always be worn. Riding pants with
kneepads, a jersey, a chest protector, and elbow pads provide the best protection. It is also suggested
that your footwear should be ankle or higher boots.
