CPSC Warns Families About ATV Dangers for Kids
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV safety child safety children kids memorial dayIn the lead up to summer, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents about the dangers of children riding adult all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).
Tragically, during the four days of the 2015 Memorial Day holiday weekend, there were at least 13 deaths and an estimated 2,900 emergency room treated injuries associated with ATV usage, according to reports gathered by CPSC. Reports for the six Memorial Day holiday weekends from 2009 to 2014 show a total of more than 114 ATV-related (…)
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Do Passengers Play a Role When an ATV Rolls?
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV ATV's Sports and RecreationEver carried a passenger on a one-seater ATV or been a passenger on one? Ever been in a crash with a passenger on board or been a passenger in an ATV accident?
Researchers at CPSC know that carrying a passenger on a one-person ATV creates a hazard. We want to reduce this hazard, but CPSC needs your help. Our researchers want to know more about fatal and non-fatal ATV crashes and the role of passengers.
A recent CPSC study found interesting evidence about age, gender and location of ATV riders (…)
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CPSC Infographic: Big Real Rough Tough Deadly ATV Statistics
by CPSC Blogger All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) ATV Sports and RecreationBlog en español This infographic is also posted on CPSC’s Flickr page for easy sharing.
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