Teaching Kids Safe Powersports Riding

There isn’t much that’s more rewarding than your child expressing an interest in your hobbies, and powersports riding can be a fun and exciting way to bond. But your priority is always going to be keeping your kid safe, so teaching them to ride safely will be the first step in that process. We here at Sky Powersports Sanford want to help you and your child bond safely and have fun, so we’ve put together a brief guide for teaching them to ride a powersports vehicle safely. If you want to know more or see our youth powersports inventory, contact our store in Sanford Florida, today!

A Child-Sized Vehicle

The first and most important way to keep your kid safe is to get them a machine that’s built for their size and strength. Youth powersports vehicles are designed for younger, less experienced riders in mind. They tend to be packed with safety features, are less powerful, and are easier to handle so you can set your kid up for success.

The Right Environment

Ideally, you’ll begin your child’s powersports instruction fairly one-on-one. Larger audiences can sometimes tempt a kid to “show off” for spectators, which can lead to unsafe practices. You’ll also want to set a reasonable learning pace for the lessons based on your child’s interest and ability. No four-hour introductory lessons, for instance. Adapt for the attention span at hand and their preferred learning style to help them memorize the important information.

Review Before Riding

Before every ride, go over the controls and basic uses to help your child memorize them. It can be hard for them to remember that information during time between lessons, so remind them what all the controls do before setting out.

You should also go over all safety rules before riding. Quiz them on rules or present hypothetical situations to make sure they really absorb that vital information.

Ride With Your Child

It’s also vital for your child’s riding skill for you to ride with them. Side-by-side is best, as it allows you to demonstrate safe riding practices like speed control, throttling, braking, etc. This also allows your child to ask questions and allows you to give them info if you see an obstacle coming up. This collaborative learning process will help you catch your child’s mistakes before they turn into bad habits, and it’s the best way to really enjoy the time together. And who knows! They might even teach you a little something along the way.

We hope this guide helps you and your child make the most of your powersports rides! If you have any questions about how to teach certain concepts, or if you’d like to see the youth powersports models we have for sale, contact us at Sky Powersports Sanford. We proudly serve the people of Daytona Beach and Deltona, Florida—let us serve you today!