Monday, November 24, 2008

ATV YAMAHA RHINO: A Hidden Danger of ATVs Profile

By Jim Adler and Associates

The Yamaha Rhino ATV is a popular all terrain vehicle. Riding ATVs is a recreational activity growing in popularity, in spite of some of its hidden dangers that are now becoming more widely known. ATV manufacturers bill these recreational vehicles as a way for the whole family to have fun. But some noted groups are speaking out against the dangers of ATVs, e.g., the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Safe Kids Worldwide, to name a few.

Two Dangers of ATVs the Industry Fails to Highlight

ATV Designs are Flawed: One of the leading dangers of ATVs, such as the Yamaha Rhino, is in its very design. Designed to fit in the back of a pickup truck, the Yamaha Rhino ATV has a narrow wheel base coupled with a high center of gravity. This makes this model and others like it particularly susceptible to tipping over. That is especially treacherous when riding models such as the two-seater Yamaha Rhino. To explain, the Yamaha Rhino ATV is bigger than most models. This means that if it tips over, the injuries are likely to be more severe than those that would occur on lighter models. In the case of children, it can literally crush them to death.

ATVs are Not Properly Outfitted with Safety Equipment: Most ATVs are not properly outfitted with safety equipment. This leaves riders open to more severe injuries in case of an accident. In the case of children, who tend not to want to wear safety equipment anyway, this can lead to preventable injuries. For example, some two-seater Yamaha Rhinos don't have any doors, safety handles or other safety gear. While this may appeal to the carefree side of young and older riders alike, safety experts point out that it is an accident waiting to happen.

Often severe injuries occur on a Yamaha Rhino when drivers and passengers instinctively put their arms and legs outside of the vehicles when they tip in order to brace for a fall. Consequently, many deaths and catastrophic injuries have resulted from riding a Yamaha Rhino ATV.

YAMAHA RHINO ATV: Safety Tips for You and Your Child

Control Engine Size: Safety experts advise those with children, particularly, to limit the engine size of any ATV they're thinking about buying or riding. Engines larger than 90 cubic centimeters in general should not be ridden by children. They're just too dangerous. Safety Gear: Always suiting up in safety gear such as goggles, a helmet and over-the-ankle boots is one of the best things ATV riders can do. In models such as the two-seater Yamaha Rhino, which often has no doors, this is particularly important.

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