Extreme motor vehicles like dirt bikes, quads, and off-road golf carts can be a lot of fun but they can also come with a lot of risk. A lot of families will rent these extreme vehicles when they go on vacations because they are a fun recreational activity. But if you aren't careful, something could go terribly wrong. Normally before you are given the key to your dirt bike or quad, a rental company will make you sign a waiver that confirms you are responsible for any injuries that occur. Normally the company will go into great detail cover every injury possibility so that they will not be involved in a lawsuit if you hurt yourself.

Whenever you ride one of these vehicles, make sure to wear goggles or a face helmet. Without eye protection, chances are that debris will fly into your face. The dust, bugs, or other items may impair your vision, which could lead to a horrible wreck. Sunglasses are not a wise alternative to proper eyewear, because dust can still get up into your eyes by travelling under the space in your glasses. When using goggles or a face helmet, you will want to be cautious that the helmet doesn't fog up. This can happen on colder days. When this occurs, you will need to take off your eye gear and clean it. If you don't then you may cloud your vision, and once again, get caught in a formidable wreck.

When trailing behind another motorist, you need to leave plenty of space. That way rocks and dust that are kicked up by the back wheels of the vehicle in front of you won't affect you. You can also work hard to avoid riding on paths with lots of loose pebbles or debris. When you are riding one of these vehicles, be careful travelling up hills. Often the steep inclines may be more than your bike can handle, and you may tip backwards. In some instances, a bike has fallen back on a rider, injuring or killing him or her. If you are not experienced with driving bikes and quads you should stay away from challenges like these large hills.

In addition, you should stay away from jumps when you are new to dirt bikes and quads. The people who complete these sorts of stunts in the X-games on T.V. are trained professionals, but they didn't learn their skill without lots of mess-ups and painful injuries. In fact, most professional dirt bikers have broken many bones and suffered lots of concussions to get to where they are today. One study claims that 95 percent of all motocross and off road motorcycle enthusiasts have broken one bone. Most commonly people will snap their collar bone, break their wrist, sprain their AC joint, rupture their ACL, or injure their ankle when they try fancy stunts like jumps.

Also, stick to the speed limits when you are trying out motorbikes or quads. Racing may look fun, but it isn't the best idea if you are new to the off-roading world. If you maintain a slower speed your first time, you will be able to work your way up to controlling a bike at a pace that takes your breath away. Also, dirt bikes require the use of certain muscles and maneuvers. You may sprain or strain something if you bike for a long amount of time. Keep in mind that you are off-roading. This means that you are probably on irregular surfaces. If the front wheel of your dirt bike hits a pothole, then you may lose control of the vehicle.

It is easy for these recreational toys to spin out, which can also cause injury. If you sustained a dirt bike accident and did not sign a waiver prior to your excursion, you might be able to get compensation. Maybe the dirt bikes were at a friend's house, or you borrowed them from an irresponsible renter who did not teach you how to operate the vehicle properly. Whatever the situation, talk to a personal injury lawyer for information about how you can get money to pay for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.