TOO FAST, TOO FURIOUS?

This article focuses on death of teenagers in all terrain vehicles (ATV) accidents in the U.S. Over the past decade, more than 1,700 kids under age 16 have died in ATV accidents in the country. Consumer groups say there is one sure way to curtail the escalating number of fatalities by keeping kids off adult-sized ATVs. ATVs, also known as quads, have the body of a tractor and four thick tires. Adult models weigh 350 to 1,500 pounds and can travel up to 75 miles per hour. Parents can set a maximum speed limit on child-sized models, which weigh about 215 pounds.