The recommended Commandments would be more effective in reducing ATV-related deaths and injuries than any government intervention, other than a total ban on Four Wheeling. That is a commodity which is possessed, not found. However, ATV safety programs must be found. It is not a difficult task. The ATV Safety Institute provides training programs throughout the country.
Manufacturers actually pay their customers to take such a program.
Another way to find a local course would be for a rider to contact his dealer. It is a simple to way to ensure that every rider has the benefit of proper training, and that protects the sport. Nancy Minard noted the incidence of ATV fatalities and injuries decreased in proportion to the number of ATVs actually used. Injuries have gone down due to the wide variety of educational programs available. Remember, the number of people participating in the sport have grown to over 2 million, but even with the tremendous increase in use, the percentage of injuries are down.