Minnesota Home Stager Report - Ride Safe, Minnesota

     According to a recent Minnesota DNR survey, the typical ATV rider is a Caucasian male in his mid-40's with some college or technical training.  This man is most often employed full time, with an income of more that $50,000 and an average family size of 2.8.  In most cases he has not completed a DNR ATV safety course.

    The DNR Enforcement Education Program Coordinator, Capt. Mike Hammer, said "Recent DNR  statistics show a decline in youth-involved incidents, largely due to safety training requirements for those age 16 and under. It's the adults who have not completed training who are most at risk." 

     Most adults think that because they can drive a car, they are in possession of the skills necessary to handle a powerful 600-pound ATV.  But ATVs handle much differently than other vehicles and rollovers occur quickly.

    Adults also shun the use of helmets (mess up their hair).

    Hammer "ATVs are dangerous if you don't respect them.  You have to be trained and know what you are doing."

                                                     Ride safe, Minnesota!! 

                                                                                                              photo by daveynin