Add the word “bad” to this one. ATV accidents can have catastrophic consequences, including permanent debilitating injuries and even death. So you might want to do a little more thinking about using an ATV to get to your deer blind this fall.
The ATV rollover rate rivals that of SUVs. And no wonder. It has the same unsafe design. The ATV has the high center of gravity and narrow wheel base that make the SUV so dangerous. An ATV can roll over on a flat surface at 12 mph.
Yamaha Rhino has plenty of safety tips on its web site for hunters now that bow season is underway. None of them warn about the dangers facing unsuspecting ATV users. Some of the little sporty velocipedes lack doors, safety handles and other safety equipment. So arms and legs sticking out of the ATV can be crushed in a sudden rollover. Spinal cord injuries and brain injuries are not unheard of. So have fun out there. But take it from Jim Adler: Be very careful if you’re in an ATV.
