This Safety Camp Manual is designed to help organize a Safety Camp for children ages 8-12. It includes direction on various activities that can be used to teach children and the surrounding community about safety in Agriculture.
Actual
driving is not permitted by most camp insurance policies.
Goal:
Reduce injuries and fatalities from ATV crashes.
Objectives:
Campers will be able to:
Understand appropriate driving age for each size ATV.
Discuss appropriate dress for driving an ATV.
Discuss dangers of riding on an ATV as an extra rider.
List at least 3 safety rules.
Time: 30-45 minutes
Materials
ATV with an engine
size less than 70cc (larger sizes should not be displayed
for this age group).
| Riding
gear: |
Helmet
Eye Protection
Gloves
Boots
Off-road Clothing |
Topics
Introduction
Appropriate Driving Age
Dress to Live! Protect Yourself!
No Passengers! Do Not ride Double
No Paved Roads!
Don't Show Off! Don't Speed!
Take a Training Course
Ride Safely! Remember. . .
Introduction
- The
all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is a four-wheeled vehicle that
is designed for farm tasks and recreational off-road use.
(The three-wheeled version is no longer manufactured due
to injury and fatality numbers associated with it).
- Ask
how many campers drive an ATV. What size is the ATV?
- Ask
how many have ridden an ATV with someone else as an extra
rider.
- How
many wear helmets?
- Many
youth are injured and killed every year in the United States
on ATV?s.
- ATV?s
are dangerous because they can flip or roll over very easily.
- ATV?s
are especially dangerous for younger drivers (under the
age of 16). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
no drivers under 16 years of age. (www.aap.org).
Current
Minimum Driving Age Recommendations
| ATV
Engine Size |
Minimum
Driving Age |
| Under
70cc |
6
years and older |
| 70
to 90cc |
12
years and older |
| 91cc
and over |
16
years and older |
Helmet
- A
properly fitting helmet is the most important riding gear.
It can protect your head in a crash. C A broken bone or
scraped knee can heal. An injured brain may never heal.
Many young people with brain injuries have trouble thinking,
talking, or even walking.
- The
full-face helmet provides the most protection.
- Always
fasten the chin-trap. A helmet will not protect you if it
comes off in a crash.
- Replace
the helmet if it is damaged or has been involved in a crash.
Eye Protection
- A
rock, branch, or even a bug could injure your eyes.
- A
face shield or goggles help protect your face and eyes.
- Regular
sunglasses will not give you adequate protection.
Gloves
- Good
gloves prevent your hands from getting sore and cold.
- Off-road
style gloves, available at motorcycle and ATV shops, provide
protection and comfort.
Boots
- The
best boot is a strong, over-the-calf boot with low heels
to keep your feet from slipping off the footrests and provide
protection from some injuries.
Clothing
- It's
important to protect your skin from scratches.
- Minimal
requirements: long sleeved shirt long pants
- Better
protection: off-road jersey shoulder pads/chest protector
off-road pants with knee and shin protection sunscreen
- ATV's
are designed for one driver and no passengers.
- The
driver must be able to shift weight to control the ATV.
- A
passenger interferes with the driver?s ability to shift
weight.
- ATV's
are designed for off-road use only.
- ATV's
can be difficult to control on pavement.
- ATV's
do not belong on the road with cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
The chances of a crash are just too great!
- In
most areas it is illegal to operate off-road vehicles on
public streets and highways.
- Speeding
and stunts (wheelies, jumps, etc.) tempt young drivers,
especially when your friends are encouraging risky behavior.
- Stunts
are a quick way to hurt yourself and others.
- Protective
gear will not protect you if you are speeding!
- Beginning
riders should receive a training course from a qualified
instructor.
- The
ATV Safety Institute offers a hands-on ATV Rider Course
nationwide. Call your dealer to locate a training course.
- Read
Your Owner?s Manual.
- Take
a Training Course and Practice in a Safe Area with Adult
Supervision.
- Drive
Off-Road Only, Never on Public Roads.
- Carry
NO Passengers.
- Driving
with Other ATV's Is Safer in Case You Should Need Help.
- ATV
's should be driven ONLY by Skilled Drivers.
- Drive
Within Your Skills.
- Drive
the Right Size ATV.
- Protect
Your Eyes and Body.
- DO
NOT SPEED
- Be
Courteous to All You Meet
- If
Possible, Carry a Cell Phone or Walkie-talkie and Tell an
Adult Where You Plan to Ride.
References
- ATV Safety
Lesson plans for the Georgia Guide to Successful 4-H Meetings.
Aaron, Jeff; Hall, Doris; Harrell, Susan; Jenkins, Ted; Rodgers,
Tom; Woodward, Kathy. Cooperative Extension Service/the University
of Georgia/College of Agriculture/Athens. 1991.
- (Pamphlet) "Off Road Safety Tips." American Honda
Motor Co., Inc. 1988.
- ATV Ridercourse Handbook. ATV Safety Institute.1995
Resources
ATV Safety
Institute (ASI) ATV RiderCourse. For information regarding training
in your area call toll free 1-800-887-2887 (Pacific Standard
Time) or visit website at
www.atvsafety.org
This site has interactive ATV games.
ATV Distributors? Safety Hotline. 1-800-852-5344.
ATV Safety Institute videos and other publications available:
- Parents,
Youngster, and ATVs (PYA)---Especially developed for parents
and youngsters, this booklet provides important safety information
and tips on learning to ride an ATV. PYA is designed to help
parents determine whether their youngsters are ready to ride
an ATV. It contains easy-to-use, readiness guidelines and
checklists for parents to review with their youngsters. It
also covers: pre-operating and operating procedures, tips
on protective gear, riding techniques, and many other safety
point.
- On
Target, Off Road video
-- Six-time national motocross champion Bob ?Hurricane?
Hannah takes viewers from the mountains to the desert in
pursuit of a better understanding of the sport of ATV riding
in this 19-minute video. Using a variety of situations,
On Target, Off Road illustrates proper riding practices,
as well as those to be avoided.
Note: Single copies of the printed publications are available
free by contacting ASI, 2 Jenner Street, Suite 150, Irvine,
CA 92618-3806, (949) 727-3727. To order a video or large
quantities of the publications, contact ASI for prices.
Consumer
Product Safety Commission. For information about ATV safety,
call 1-800-638-2772.
National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health
and Safety website is
http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/nfmc/pages/default.aspx?page=nccrahs_welcome
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., 6555 Katella Avenue, Cypress,
California 90630-5101, (714) 761-7300.
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