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4-H Contest Raises ATV Safety Awareness
Abbye Buchanan, of Florence, is the 2018 winner of the Mississippi State University Extension Service 4-H ATV Safety PSA Contest. Buchanan is 11 years old and has been a member of 4-H for 3 years.
The contest is held every year to help raise ATV safety awareness. 4-H’ers are encouraged to come up with a PSA that addresses ATV safety, including protective riding gear, safe riding environments, and obeying regulations.
The 4-H ATV Safety Program offers a half-day, hands-on rider course that teaches young people basic ATV pre-ride care, local regulations, proper safety equipment, and riding skills, including riding on hills, emergency maneuvers, and how to handle obstacles.
Video credit: Abbye Buchanan
Contact the Extension office to find out when the ATV Safety RiderCourse will be offered in your area.
In the meantime, this Safe Riding Tips publication from Extension can help you stay safe.
For more information about the 4-H ATV Safety Program, visit the Extension website.
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Susan Collins-Smith Extension Associate II
- Agricultural Communications