A Beginner’s Guide to UTVs

For those who want a powersports vehicle that can hold the whole family for a fun trail ride, a utility terrain vehicle (or UTV) is the ideal solution. Not only are side-by-sides great for recreational riding, they’re also powerful workhorses that can handle pretty much any task you throw at them.

Read on to learn more, then visit Big Country Powersports to explore UTVs for sale. Our dealership is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Design of UTVs

UTVs are a type of powersports vehicle that are smaller than your typical passenger car, but much more rugged. Their tires and suspension systems are designed to handle difficult terrain for riding over fields, mud, rocks and dirt. They feature seats in rows where two to six passengers can sit side by side, hence their name. Similarly to your passenger car, UTVs are operated with a steering wheel, gas, and brake pedals. There is often ample cargo space in the back for tools or supplies.

Ensuring Safe Rides with UTVs

When you’re riding a side-by-side, good safety practices are essential for your own well-being as well as that of anyone around you on the trail or at the job site. Everyone on board needs to wear a well-fitting helmet at all times in addition to their seat belts. Long sleeves, pants, sturdy boots and riding gloves are recommended as well. Teach children to keep their hands and legs inside the vehicle because the open-air nature of it may tempt them to stick out a limb.

You also can look into UTVs that have some safety features like roll cages, enclosed cabs and windshields, too. Determine what features may be necessary for the type of riding you’ll be doing and who will ride with you.

Visit Big Country Powersports today to browse our inventory of UTVs for sale. We are based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We also proudly serve those in Louisville, Kentucky, and Nashville, Tennessee.