| Like all the other activities involving heavy machinery | | | | from everyone and for a good reason. Protect the |
| and high speed, riding your Yamaha Raptor 250R can | | | | most important part of your body --- your head --- |
| be dangerous. But there's no need to worry. There's | | | | from injuries by wearing protection. What good is an |
| only one thing you need to stay safe while riding | | | | ATV if its rider is headless. |
| Yamaha Raptor 250R --- common sense. Remember, | | | | 3. Don't ride tandem. Yamaha Raptor 250R isn't made |
| riding ANYTHING can be dangerous. It's just that the | | | | to accommodate your entire fraternity. Ride it alone. |
| risk is doubled with ATVs because they are especially | | | | 4. Don't let children ride it. The Yamaha Raptor 250R |
| made to squeeze out the adrenaline from your | | | | isn't for children. If you want your children ride an |
| glands. ATVs are made for adventure. Yes, it can be | | | | ATV, buy them something specifically made for |
| dangerous but nothing is dangerous for someone | | | | them. Unfortunately, the Raptor 250R isn't one of |
| who knows just how to ride his toy safely. | | | | them. |
| Here are some safety tips that you might already | | | | 5. Never ride under the influence. How will you be |
| know but you should always keep in mind: | | | | able to control your Raptor If you're not able to |
| 1. Get trained. Don't drive vehicles you know nothing | | | | control your body? Alcohol and drugs change how |
| about. Learn about your Yamaha Raptor 250R, its | | | | you perceive your surroundings. If you can't trust |
| parts, what they do and how they function. You | | | | your senses, there's no way you can ride this vehicle |
| should also learn how to control it well. It's not | | | | without hurting yourself, or other people. |
| enough that you KNOW how, you should REALLY | | | | Owning a 2011 Raptor 250 does not only mean |
| KNOW how. For ATVs, the road is not always | | | | having the time of your life. It comes with |
| smooth and shiny. You should be able to drive even | | | | responsibilities --- to yourself and to others. Before |
| in the most hostile terrains. | | | | zooming away with your Raptor, make sure you |
| 2. Wear a helmet. You might have always heard this | | | | have remembered all these tips by heart. |