What safety precautions should be taken when driving an ATV?

The following is a comprehensive summary of ATV (all-terrain vehicle) driving safety issues, combining professional guidelines and practical points:

1. Preparation before driving

Professional training

Beginners must receive practical guidance from qualified coaches and be familiar with basic operations such as throttle, brakes, gears, etc.

Even experienced people need to practice at low speed to familiarize themselves with the performance of the vehicle and avoid driving at high speed directly

Safety inspection

Check tire pressure, brake system, suspension and coolant/oil status to ensure there are no faults

Electric vehicles need to confirm battery life, and fuel vehicles need to check the fuel tank

Protective equipment

Mandatory wear: standard safety helmets, goggles/masks

Recommended wear: non-slip gloves, long-sleeved clothes and pants, high-top boots to reduce the risk of abrasions

2. Key operations during driving

Basic principles

Always keep both hands on the handlebars, both feet on the pedals, and adjust the center of gravity of the body according to the terrain
Slow down in advance for complex road conditions (such as ramps and curves) to avoid sudden braking or swerving.

Terrain coping skills

Uphill: Lean forward and maintain a constant speed; if you stop midway, brake the front wheel first and then the rear wheel.

Downhill: Move your body backward and use the rear brake as the main method to avoid rollover caused by the front brake.

Turning: Turn the steering handle + lean outward at low speed; a larger center of gravity shift is required at high speed.

Risk avoidance

Drunk driving, fatigue driving or operation after taking medicine is strictly prohibited.

Dangerous actions such as holding the handle with one hand to take pictures are prohibited. Children need to use special models and be supervised throughout the process.

III. Environment and vehicle adaptation

Weather influence: The braking distance needs to be extended on rainy and snowy days, and sudden acceleration should be avoided on muddy roads.

Model selection: Children are recommended to choose steel frame protection models such as Apollo RXF, and electric models should pay attention to the endurance and braking system.

IV. Emergency handling

Vehicle abnormality: Stop and check immediately, do not force driving.
Slip/Tilt: Release the accelerator + reverse the center of gravity to avoid excessive correction of direction.
Summary

ATV driving must strictly follow the trinity principle of "training-protection-cautious operation" to maximize safety protection through standardized operation and risk prediction.