{"id":11284,"date":"2021-10-26T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=11284"},"modified":"2025-02-15T16:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T22:10:09","slug":"utv-safety-before-you-ride-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/utv-safety-before-you-ride-2\/","title":{"rendered":"UTV safety before you ride"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>UTV safety: Off-road vehicles are a thrill, but they can be dangerous if you don&#8217;t know how to properly ride them. Did you know, according to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsc.gov\/s3fs-public\/atv_annual%20Report%202017_for_website.pdf?qLMnEEqa.T8KSOdW0r8qGqpUC7gQbqEd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Consumer Product Safety Commission<\/a>, there were almost 94,000 off-road vehicle injuries treated in the emergency room in 2017? That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to understand the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dnr.wi.gov\/files\/pdf\/pubs\/le\/LE0501_2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dangers<\/a>&nbsp;and take safety precautions before riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off-road vehicles refer to many different machines, including ATVs, dirt bikes, 4-wheel drive trucks, SUVs, and UTVs. In this article, we&#8217;ll focus on UTV safety. They&#8217;re utility-terrain vehicles, utility task vehicles, or side-by-sides. They look like a cross between an ATV and a Jeep but trust me, they don&#8217;t drive like either one. Before you take one for a ride, remember these safety tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foremost.com\/learning-center\/utv-safety-before-you-ride.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.foremost.com\/learning-center\/utv-safety-before-you-ride.asp\">Click here for the rest of the story&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out our recent blogs!<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/what-happens-if-your-vehicle-is-totaled-understanding-the-auto-insurance-claims-process\/\">What Happens If Your Vehicle Is Totaled, Understanding the Auto Insurance Claims Process<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/why-now-is-a-smart-time-for-michigan-businesses-to-review-liability-coverage-before-spring-foot-traffic-increases\/\">Why Now Is a Smart Time for Michigan Businesses to Review Liability Coverage Before Spring Foot Traffic Increases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/snowstorms-and-roof-damage-is-your-michigan-home-covered\/\">Snowstorms and Roof Damage: Is Your Michigan Home Covered?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/do-you-need-recreational-insurance-for-your-snowmobile-in-michigan\/\">Do You Need Recreational Insurance for Your Snowmobile in Michigan?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-giving-back-during-the-holiday-season\/\">The Importance of Giving Back During the Holiday Season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTV safety: Off-road vehicles are a thrill, but they can be dangerous if you don&#8217;t know how to properly ride them. Did you know, according to the&nbsp;Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were almost 94,000 off-road vehicle injuries treated in the emergency room in 2017? 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