Injury stats should urge caution for youth operators of off-highway vehicles
A child participates in a North Dakota OHV Youth Safety Course certification training program held during an NDSU Extension Farm Safety Camp. NDSU photo
Kids on farms and ranches often learn to operate equipment at a young age, but injury statistics show that off-highway vehicles (OHVs), such as fourwheelers and side-by-sides, are among the most dangerous.
“While these vehicles are incredibly handy on the farm and ranch, their weight and power make them dangerous for youth operators,” said Angie Johnson, North Dakota State University Extension farm…
