ATV has wide tires that can increase the contact area with the ground, generate greater friction and reduce the pressure of vehicles on the ground, making it easy to drive on beaches, river beds, forest roads, streams and harsh desert terrain. It can carry people or transport goods.

The English name of all terrain vehicle is All Terrain Vehicle, abbreviated as ATV, commonly known as "ATV", also known as "all terrain four-wheel off-road locomotive". The vehicle is simple and practical, good off-road performance, and generally has no hood.