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Why ATVs Are Great For Users With Disabilities

May. 31 2022 Lifestyle By Interstate Cycles

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All-terrain vehicles, also known as ATVs or quads, are rugged and powerful four-wheeled powersports vehicles that have excellent off-roading capabilities. While they serve many work and play riding purposes, ATVs are actually a great transportation option for people with disabilities. 

Typical mobility aids like canes, walkers, and wheelchairs simply aren’t suitable for muddy or dirty ground, but an ATV can go many places without any trouble. Here’s some more information about why ATVs are a good mobility option for people with disabilities.

Why Are ATVs Helpful For Disabilities?

The easy operation and superior off-roading capabilities of ATVs makes them a great off-roading mobility aid. ATVs are also excellent for those who have chronic pain that limits their mobility, so they can explore rugged terrain with friends and family without trouble. 

You can take ATVs on all types of terrain, from mud to sand to hard-pack dirt to turf, so they are truly an expansive mobility option for easy transportation. Riders can join hikes and visit the beach and do all kinds of other outdoor activities that they may have not been able to do with mobility aids that are designed for pavement and hard floors.

Ways to Modify 

You can modify an ATV for a user with disabilities in several different ways, thanks to their relatively simple construction and the ease with which parts can be swapped out. It’s always a good idea to seek out the services of a professional mechanic when doing this, or to contact the manufacturer to see whether a custom ATV can be made with the features you need.

Modifications might serve a number of purposes. One type of modification provides the user with an alternate way to move the ATV that doesn’t involve holding the handlebars and the throttle, such as a joystick which can be maneuvered with a fingertip, an elbow, or a chin. Another option is a means of securing the rider onto the vehicle, such as a harness, with a modified seat that can help provide better support and stability.

Uses for ATVs

Riders with disabilities can use ATVs to make several different recreational activities easy and accessible, including: 

  • Hunting
  • Beach trips
  • Forest foraging
  • Trail riding

And, of course, you can always simply take them off-roading through the mud and over trails, since ATVs are great recreational vehicles for everyone.

Stop by our dealership located in Lake City, FL, to check out our full stock of new and used ATVs for sale. Talk to our sales team about ways you can upgrade and modify your ATV, as well as how you can finance your purchase. Interstate Cycles proudly serves the Jacksonville and Gainesville, FL, metropolitan areas.