Athletic ability
Mental and emotional maturity
is another requirement for riding a ATV. Generally speaking, your
youngster should be good at riding a bicycle before they get on an ATV. Can your
youngster judge speeds and distances while riding a bicycle and react with proper
hand and foot actions? Anyone who does not have good coordination, balance, and
agility is not ready for this ATV.
are also necessary for safe riding. Does your
youngster think through problems and come to logical solutions? On a bicycle,
does your youngster obey safe riding rules? Be honest! Young people who take
unnecessary risks, make bad judgments and don't obey rules are not ready to ride
this ATV.
If you decide that your youngster is ready to safely operate this ATV, make sure
both of you first carefully read and understand the instructions and warnings in this
Owner's Manual. Also be sure that your youngster always wears a helmet and other
appropriate riding equipment when operating or sitting on the ATV. (see page 55)
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