Powersports Vehicle Safety For New Riders

If you love riding powersports vehicles, including quads and side-by-sides, you probably know that they require some preparation to ride. Powersports vehicle safety is crucial to prevent an accident that could cause serious injury or even death to you or another rider. These safety tips will help you use your vehicle responsibly.

Wear the Right Gear

You’ll need to wear the proper gear when riding your powersports vehicle. Failing to do so can result in a severe injury if your vehicle impacts something or rolls over. A well-fitting powersports vehicle helmet with either a pair of goggles or a full face mask is necessary, as are riding gloves and boots with good traction. Your attire should fit your body closely and cover all of your exposed skin without being too drapey. Avoid wearing anything that could get caught in your vehicle’s machinations.

Follow Posted Rules 

Every riding area you go to will have its own set of rules and regulations that you must follow. If you’re riding on a path, always stay on that path and don’t ride off it. You could hit an unseen obstacle or damage the surrounding environment if you do. Stay below posted speed limits and watch the road ahead so that you can react quickly if there’s a stalled vehicle or animal ahead. 

Don’t Drive Drunk

Finally, it should go without saying that you should only ever operate your powersports vehicle when sober; being under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs can impair your judgment, slow your reaction time, and reduce your focus, thus increasing your risk of an accident.

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