Hello afdfighter;
The following are some of the recommendations made by the AAP in 2000. As one can see they are still trying to kill them off 12 years after they are no longer mfg’d. I thought you might enjoy reading them. I added a little commentary.
“The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now updates its earlier recommendations to decrease death and injury related to the use of all 2-, 3-, and 4-wheeled ATVs:
Pediatricians should advocate for the passage of the AAP's model bill19.”
“The AAP recommends a ban on the sale of all 3-wheeled ATVs, new and used, and a recall with a refund for present owners of the 3-wheeled models.”
Well, why does the AAP make all the recommendations listed below if they want them banned anyway? If they ban them there won’t be any ATV’s to improve the safety of or educate people about…duhhh.
“Education, public and individual patient and parent, about the hazards of all ATVs should continue.”
Unfortunately as one can see in the 60 minute videos some parents are morons and need training themselves.
Hey AAP, this info is thoroughly detailed in the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS section of the 1973 ATC 90 OWNERS MANUAL! Yes, that’s right, 1 9 7 3. Perhaps you might like to read it. See page 44 – 53 in the link at the bottom of page.
“During anticipatory guidance, families should be asked, either by direct questioning or intake survey, about the kinds of recreational activities in which they engage. Just as those who have a swimming pool merit special counseling, so do families who engage in off-road vehicle use. The following points should be emphasized:”
Who is going to do this for someone that buys an ATV from a private party, besides riding and safety instructions are in the manual?
RECREATION - Well, I like to drink beer, and shoot at street signs with my assault rifle as I drive by. How does this question help?
POOL EDUCATION - Johnny, don't hold your sisters head under water for more than 5 minutes.
“Laws should prohibit the use of ATVs, on- or off-road, by children and adolescents younger than 16 years. Children who are not licensed to drive a car should not be allowed to operate off-road vehicles.”An automobile driver's license, and preferably some additional certification in ATV use, should be required to operate an ATV. The safe use of ATVs requires the same or greater skill, judgment, and experience as needed to operate an automobile. Off-road vehicles are particularly dangerous for children younger than 16 years who may have immature judgment and motor skills.
Well, not only would we not have virtually every single past National and World Champion in most Motorsports if this had always been a law and if they had passed it, it would end the off road motorcycle production completely because not only are there not enough purchases of these vehicles from people over 16, there would be no ability for parents to take it up as a family sport because John and Jane have either moved out or been kicked out of the house by the time their 16.
“Injuries frequently occur to passengers, therefore riding double should not be permitted.”
Gee, it says that in the 1973 manual below and used to say just that on the top of the tanks or plastic ANYWAY.
“All riders should wear helmets, eye protection, and protective reflective clothing. Appropriate helmets are those designed for motorcycle (not bicycle) use, and should include safety visors/face shields for eye protection.”
Uh, I think this was first recommended around 1908 and it’s mentioned on the FIRST page of the S A F E T Y section in the 1 9 7 3 manual below.
“Drivers of recreational vehicles should not drive after drinking alcohol. Parents should set an example for their children in this regard.”
It’s in the MANUAL!
Hey Johnny, hand me that 5th of Jack over yonder so I can show ya what NOT to do.
WARNING LABEL - Don’t drink alcohol while operating your ATV, save it for the drive home.
“Install seat belts on 4-wheeled ATVs and require that the vehicles also have a roll bar to prevent the driver from being crushed by the weight of the vehicle in the event of a rollover.”
I can just picture Jimmy White and Marty Hart now, strapped safely down to the seat on their quads with a roll cage battling it out at Carlsbad Raceway.
“Efforts should be made to design ATVs so that they cannot carry passengers.”
Sure, just place punji sticks everywhere except where the operator sits.
“Many injuries are caused by various disruptions in the driving surface such as, bumps and holes. Developing and maintaining trails for the use of off-road vehicles may help reduce injury rates.”
Highly detailed instructions along with detailed photos on how to ride ALL types of terrain are IN…THE…MANUAL!
Well that highway were parked next to looks plenty smooth enough for a safe ride to me kids so go have at it.
Watch out for those little reflective lane dividers, you might get thrown over the bars when your 8” of suspension bottoms out over one at speed.
I can picture Jeff Ward, Ricky Carmichael and others at the Supercross complaining to the AMA rep saying, “Uh, gee, the track seems to have “disruptions” in the surface and we feel that it is too dangerous to ride on, could you please take those out for us? Oh, and don’t forget to smooth out those undulating surfaces too.
I'd love to see them try and grade 50 square miles of the Mojave desert or all of the sand dunes in Glamis. Oh, and don't forget to remove the bushes too
“Prehospital care networks and emergency services should be improved in rural areas, which may minimize the effects of injuries and reduce deaths.”
Oh sure, make the motorcycle companies put up a fully staffed 3 million dollar Urgent Care facility near every track and OHV area. I got a bottle full of Urgent Care right here in my fanny pak.
1973 ATC 90 OWNERS MANUAL
http://www.atcmanuals.info/
See full article below.
http://pediatrics.aappublications.or...05/6/1352.full