| In some cases, ATV enthusiasts, new and more | | | | front of the handle-bars, or should the ATV roll. |
| seasoned, might resist wearing ATV protective | | | | The helmet should be the appropriate size for the |
| gear when riding. Some people don't like the | | | | person wearing it-that is children should not wear |
| heaviness of the gear. Other people don't like the | | | | adult helmets-and it should fit securely without |
| way the gear looks. Still others believe they are | | | | being too tight or too lose. It is best to measure |
| capable enough to drive their ATVs without | | | | the size of your head and then get a precise |
| getting in an accident. Unfortunately, it does not | | | | measurement of the helmet, rather than relying |
| matter how skilled you are on the ATV, or your | | | | on general sizes. |
| previous track record. An accident could happen | | | | The second part of your outfit is gloves and |
| to anybody, at any time, and it is best to be | | | | boots. Heavy duty gloves and boots will protect |
| prepared for the worst-case scenario. ATV | | | | your hands and feet from the wind and flying |
| accidents are common, and there is always a | | | | debris, but it was also protect your tender skin |
| certain level of danger. But you can minimize that | | | | from "road rash" should you have an accident. |
| danger, and maximize your chances of walking | | | | The third part of your outfit is your jacket. There |
| away from an ATV accident, but wearing | | | | are heavy jackets appropriate for cold climates or |
| protective gear. | | | | winter, and there are lighter jackets that are |
| The first, and most important, part of your outfit | | | | comfortable enough to wear in warm climates or |
| is your helmet. There are many different types | | | | in the summer. These coats will provide protection |
| of helmets, but the safest are full-faced helmets | | | | from the elements, from debris, and will also |
| with a face-shied. The face-shield protects the | | | | protect your arms, chest, and back in the case of |
| rider from harsh winds, bugs, flying debris, and of | | | | an accident. |
| course, serious injury should the rider go over the | | | | |