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SAFETY Safe Riding Gear Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding. ATV riding requires special protective clothing for comfort and to reduce the chance of injury. 1. Helmet Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe riding. A helmet can prevent a severe head injury. Select an approved helmet that meets or exceeds your state's safety standards and bears either the Department of Transportation (DOT) label, the American National Standards Institute label (ANSI z90.1), or the Snell Memorial Foundation label. 1 2 5 3 2. Eye Protection Do not depend on sunglasses for proper eye protection. A pair of goggles or a helmet face shield offer the best protection for your eyes. They should be kept clean and be of shatterproof design (bearing the markings Z2.1 or VESC 8). 4 3. Gloves Off-road style gloves with knuckle pads are the best for comfort and protection. 4. Boots The best footwear is a pair of strong over-the-calf boots with heels, like moto-cross boots. 5. Clothing Always wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms and legs. Riding pants with kneepads and a jersey with shoulder pads provide the best protection. 12

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SAFETY
SafeRidingGear
Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding. ATV riding requires
special protective clothing for comfort and to reduce the chance of
injury.
1.Helmet
Your helmet is the most important piece
of protective gear for safe riding. A
helmet can prevent a severe head injury.
Select an approved helmet that meets
or exceeds your state’s safety standards
and bears either the Department of
Transportation (DOT) label, the
American National Standards
Institute label (ANSI z90.1), or the
Snell Memorial Foundation label.
2.EyeProtection
Do not depend on sunglasses for
proper eye protection. A pair of
goggles or a helmet face shield offer
the best protection for your eyes. They
should be kept clean and be of
shatterproof design (bearing the
markings Z2.1 or VESC 8).
3.Gloves
Off-road style gloves with knuckle pads are the best for comfort and
protection.
4.Boots
The best footwear is a pair of strong over-the-calf boots with heels, like
moto-cross boots.
5.Clothing
Always wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms and legs.
Riding pants with kneepads and a jersey with shoulder pads provide
the best protection.
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