All-terrain vehicles are loads of fun. Nothing compares with traveling over rocky hills or through burbling creeks.
Unfortunately, the same ability to cover inhospitable territories makes them dangerous. Accidents involving ATVs are nearly inevitable when drivers lack understanding of proper usage.
Inappropriate surfaces
ATVs exist to accommodate challenging surfaces. Thus, their handling differs from most motorized vehicles. Taking them on paved roads can subsequently end in disaster. Swerving off a roadway and into a ditch could cause an ATV to flip and land on the driver.
More than one passenger
Most ATV models only accommodate one rider. Nonetheless, some cannot resist squeezing onto what little room remains. Steep angles and a lack of seatbelts increase the likelihood of someone falling off.
Intoxicated operation
Youthful drivers may use the freedom provided by ATVs to reach secluded areas. They might wish to avoid detection to engage in illicit activities without detection. Drugs and alcohol are likely motivators for avoiding notice. Driving an ATV after imbibing is against the law and presents an obvious danger.
Reckless operation
Movies and online videos make stunts look easy. Someone could decide to recreate a risky maneuver. These attempts often have tragic endings. Professional stunt persons rehearse and plan carefully for everything they do. They also have dedicated medical assistants at the ready. Riders who are merely trying to impress others are taking a massive gamble.
Despite the joys of riding ATVs, peril comes around every corner. Irresponsible operators can injure others as well as themselves. Riders need to respect these mechanical beasts and the responsible way to enjoy them.