Learning to Ride
What is the best way to prevent accidents?
Take an ATV safety course
What is a person’s average reaction time?
3 seconds
Where should a passenger's feet be when Riding?
On the footrests
How often should you take breaks while riding?
Every hour
Where is your registration plate required to be located on your ATV?
On the rear end of the vehicle
Why shouldn’t you ride on a paved surface?
ATVs handle poorly on pavement
What is sight distance?
The distance from which you can see and identify a hazard
What should you do before Riding on a frozen lake?
Make sure the ice is thick enough to support the ATV's weight
What does the hand signal mean where your left hand and arm is straight and horizontal, moving up and down repeatedly?
Slow down
True or False: It is legal to Drive wildlife with an ATV
False
What direction should your ATV be facing when you start the engine?
In a safe direction
What is reaction distance?
The distance the ATV travels during your reaction time
What angle should you be at when riding over an object such as a log?
90 degrees
What does the hand signal mean where your left forearm goes from a 90 degree vertical angle to a 45 degree angle repeatedly with your fingers slightly curled?
Oncoming traffic
What do you need to do before crossing a highway?
Come to a complete stop
Always close the throttle while shifting to prevent…
To prevent the front wheels from lifting
Stopping distance = Reaction distance + _______________
Braking distance
How should objects be placed on a trailer being hauled by an ATV?
So the weight of the objects is distributed evenly to keep a low center of gravity
If you see bikers, horses, or hikers coming from the opposite direction, you should…
Slow down, pull over, and yield to the right-of-way
Where is a child less than 12 years of age allowed to drive an ATV?
On land owned by a parent, guardian, or any other family member
How many times more likely is it for an inexperienced rider to have an accident compared to an experienced rider?
13 times more likely
The greater the speed, the greater the…
Stopping distance
What should you always expect to happen while riding?
The unexpected
Why is it important to have at least one other person with you when riding?
To make each rider responsible for keeping track of another person
When must headlights be used on an ATV?
30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise