ATV Owners Must Take Course Before Riding California Deserts

ATV owners know
that the machines allow a sense of freedom that many motorbikes
cannot match, and in a state like California, there are many areas
that are just begging for ATV exploration.
But before riders start revving their engines, they should
seriously consider the safety issues at play on ATVs. Riding these
bikes can be a fantastic diversion, but a number of accidents have
occurred that could have been prevented if the riders were properly
educated.
That's why the ATV Safety Institute (ASI) and American Desert
Foundation (ADF) are teaming up to provide classes on rider safety,
according to the Yuma Sun. For drivers looking to hit the desert,
these classes will be mandatory.
"They are going to be learning safety regulations and California
state requirements for certification, which is what the classes
fulfill," said Bill Jones, chairman of ADF. "These classes are put
on through a partnership between [ADF] and the ASI, which provide
free training for the purchaser of ATVs so they can get hands-on
and very personal training absolutely free."
In addition to the classes, riders should be sure that they have an
ATV helmet. Wearing a helmet is a small price to pay for the extra
protection it offers, and modern advancements have made the designs
more comfortable than ever.