As parents raising children in the age of technology, thinking about how we can get our children to put down their phones and get outside is top of mind. ATVs are a lot of fun, and they can certainly motivate a child to get away from screens. This is true whether you’re a family who lives in an urban environment and rides the trails on weekends or holidays, or a family who lives in more rural areas and has regular access to trails. ATVs may also be a machine used to tend property or farmland. ATVs are heavy and powerful machines, making them potentially dangerous, especially for children and youth. In this episode, we’ll talk about both the fun and the risks of riding ATVs as well as key tips and best practices for managing those risks.

Joining Pam on this episode are Justin, Dawn, and Todd as well as our expert Wayne Daub.

• ATVs can be dangerous for children and youth under age 16, as they may not have the appropriate experience and cognitive or physical capacity to operate the machine safely.
• Training, supervision and wearing protective gear on ATVs can help mitigate some of the risks associated with ATVs for young drivers.
• Supervision is key. Stay within sight of children and youth if they do use ATVs.

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