Kids can get engrossed in an interactive CD and activity book developed by the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicles Distributors Council to make ATV safety fun.
Adventure Trails is designed to be used by ATV clubs, law enforcement, safety organizations, schools and the general public to teach young ATV riders the rules to riding safely.

“Studies show that with proper legislation including mandatory size limitations and adult supervision, it is safe and it is responsible to allow youth to ride age-appropriate, youth-sized ATVs and off-road motorcycles,” said Bob Ramsay, COHV president. “The introduction of this CD and activity book is just one more tool for us to help reach our youth and their parents in our efforts to ensure that everyone enjoys safe family recreation.”

There has been debate over whether it is better to ban youth from riding age-appropriate ATVs or to introduce legislation to address education, training and mandatory supervision.

A detailed statistical analysis by Heiden Associates, a product safety and economic consulting firm in the U.S., indicated that legislation resulted in safety improvements in legislated jurisdictions ranging from 46.34 per cent to 78.95 per cent.

“Clearly a combination of these regulations would be the most effective way to improve youth safety,” said Ramsay. “The medical community, safety experts, parents, rider federations, governments and the industry all want the same thing—to maximize safety and continue to reduce injuries and fatalities.”

For more information visit the COHV's website.