This article is primarily about land-dwelling ATVs. For Amphibious ATVs see
AATV. The term "All-Terrain Vehicle" or ATV is used in a general sense to describe any of a number of small open motorized
buggies and
tricycles designed for
off-road use. However, the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) defines an ATV as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, and with
handlebars for steering control. By the current ANSI definition, it is intended for use by a single operator, although a change to include 2-seaters (in tandem) is under consideration.
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