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Hank knew better. But his little grandson Arden Key Raiders Jersey , Steven, was so persuasive, and even though he was only eight years old, he was darned good at driving an ATV.

What harm could there be in letting the little rascal drive himself and his sister two miles back to the barn while Hank followed in the pickup? It was a remote road, and Steven promised to drive slowly.

It all would have worked out perfectly, except that Steven was too small to see over the rise as he approached the intersection. He never saw the car that struck the ATV Brandon Parker Raiders Jersey , sending him and his sister to the hospital.

No one died in that collision, but Hank "died a thousand deaths" as he watched it happen.

Today, about seven million people ride ATVs for work and pleasure in the U.S. Each year, over 125,000 injuries requiring emergency room treatment happen to people riding ATVs.

In recent years, ATV-related deaths exceeded 700 annually. About 25 percent of the deaths occur to children under age 16.

Riding Tips

ATVs are good for sport and work Connor Cook Jersey , but they are used on terrain that can be unforgiving, like tree roots and rocks. Here are a few tips to keep you safe:

* Before taking your first ride, enroll in a sanctioned rider training course. Call the ATV Safety Institute at 800-887-2887 for details.

* Read and follow the owner's manual and warning labels.

* Inspect the mechanical condition of the ATV before riding.

* Practice in a safe area before driving on more difficult terrain.

* ATVs are intended for off-road use only. Never operate one on public roads or paved surfaces.

* Do not carry passengers.

* Never ride when tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, prescription or otherwise.

* Use existing trails if possible.