The new craze among kids and adults alike is quad bikes.
I see them on the roads almost every day now and I really have to question their safety.
Are quad bikes for kids really a good idea? These bikes, in case you didn't know, are small off road vehicles that are basically a four wheel bike.
Until recently they've been used for racing and off road activities but they are now becoming more mainstream and can often be seen on the roads.
I don't know about where you live, but in the UK there are no laws about having to wear a crash helmet which means drivers can ride these vehicles on the road, totally unprotected.
Now because they are becoming increasingly popular you can buy special designed quad bikes for kids.
Quad bikes for kids are scaled down versions of the full sized vehicles.
They are just as fast and just as dangerous which is why parents should really think carefully about buying one, should their own child want one.
They are certainly not toys and shouldn't be treated as such.
Many people are seriously injured on these machines due to their heavy weight.
Accidents happen which involve the vehicle rolling over and actually falling on top of the rider.
This type of accident can cause serious injury and children, because of their lack of riding experience are even more prone to having an accident like this.
If parents are willing to teach their children how to use these vehicles responsibly then the dangers may be reduced.