! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a serious injury or death.
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Sound Judgment
People do all kinds of things that you
can’t predict or control.
Riding Companions
Leave a lot of space between you and
other riders, especially in dusty and dirty
conditions, because it’ll be difficult to
see the riders in front of you stopping.
Riding with companions on several
ATV’s is not the same as riding one
ATV with a passenger. Passengers are
prohibited; it’s unsafe. The extra
weight on the seat makes the ATV dif-
ficult to control. About 50% of all ATV
accidents involve passengers.
Other Vehicles
Depending on where you’re riding, you
might encounter other ATV’s, bikes, or
motor vehicles on public lands.
Respect the presence of cars if you’re
crossing roads or riding in public areas
and make yourself be seen. If you can’t
see other vehicles coming, that means
you’re invisible, too.
Hikers
With the renewed interest in hiking,
camping, and other outdoor activities,
people can show up in remote areas
where you would never expect them.
For their sake, keep your eyes open.
Animals and Nature
Respect the outdoors that you love.
Don’t use your ATV to chase animals or
birds. Drive around young trees rather
than over them. Keep clear of streams
and ditches with standing water.
Tread Lightly
and leave it as you
found it.
Trail Signs
Those Around You
TESTIMONIAL
DOCUMENT#:
N380310A1
CITY/STATE:
NEW CUMBERLAND, WV
SEX:
M
AGE:
18
BODY PART:
HEAD
DATE ACCIDENT:
7-30-93
DISPOSITION:
DOA
SYNOPSIS:
An 18 year old male died as
the result of injuries which he
sustained in an accident while
driving a 4-wheel ATV on a gravel
public road. The victim lost control
of the ATV when he suddenly applied
the brakes to avoid a dog crossing
the road. During the accident, the
ATV’s brake lever penetrated the
victim’s brain through his right eye
resulting in death. The victim was
not wearing a helmet.
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