Staying Safe this Summer while off roading on your ATV
ATV Safety for Off-the-Road Adventures–ATV Accident Lawyer Jake Gunter
The purpose of an all-terrain vehicle is to offer drivers a vehicle that has safety features for better handling under adverse driving conditions. The vehicles are wider and have more ground clearance than a traditional sedan. You will experience fewer problems from road debris and from hydroplaning because an ATV is usually heavier and has an engine that is not as close to the pavement. The heavier vehicle will be more difficult to push out of a hole or a mud puddle.
Off-the-Road Safety
An ATV can easily roll over if you drive at high speeds while you are turning the wheels or if one side of the vehicle is elevated much higher than the other side. Drivers can be stranded in the wilderness and will not have easy access to emergency services because the area would not be safe for tow trucks or for ambulances. You should drive at very low speeds, such as five mph or less, because you could encounter mud, deep holes and sharp rocks that are concealed by the tall grass in a field.
Off the Road Driving
The tires will have less traction while you are off the road driving. The ATV could slide down a grassy incline that is along a riverbank or could get stuck in a muddy field. Protruding tree stumps could damage the transmission. You are responsible for protecting your life and the lives of your passengers. If a person is injured, you may be forced to carry that person to a paved road where an EMT can provide emergency medical care.
Off-the-Road Accidents
You and your passengers should wear seat belts to reduce the severity of an injury such as whiplash, which could have been a broken neck. If the ATV rolls over, you could be trapped inside the vehicle when a fire starts on the broken fuel line. The safe operation of a vehicle is a key factor for an insurance claim. You can rely on Jacob Gunter ATV injury lawyer for professional representation from the Howard Lewis & Petersen law firm in Provo, Utah, if you are injured in an accident.
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