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Quad biking and quad bikes, or – to be more precise – all terrain vehicles – are fun things. Yes, they’re noisy and – in the wrong hands – they can be used for destructive purposes, but so can kitchen knives. Quad bikes are small vehicles with a seat that the driver sits astride, and handlebars which are used for steering. Quad bikes are supposed to be manufactured with only one seat, although you could be seeing two-seater quads fairly soon. Designed to be used off road, quad bikes are not legally allowed to be driven on streets in certain countries. Quad bikes are invaluable tools for farmers and all manner of other people working out in the sticks but, like many tools, they also make great toys. They are easy to ride, especially the automatic variety, and they can traverse a great variety of terrains. Best of all, they have very little effect on the ground over which they travel – certainly less than a standard four by four.