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AT V R i d e r C o u r s e M a n u a l

SAFETY INSTITUTE

S t e p h e n G a l l s

SAFETY INSTITUTE

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Page 1: ...ATV Rider Course Manual SAFETY INSTITUTE Stephen Galls Stephen Galls SAFETY INSTITUTE...

Page 2: ...tional activities Being responsible using common sense and practising important skills are all important ingredients in making ATV riding more rewarding Your ATV Owners Manual Take the time to careful...

Page 3: ...ng Quickly 13 Swerving 13 C h a p t e r 8 Riding Strategies Reading The Terrain 14 Choosing Proper Speeds 14 Utilising SEE Practising SEE 14 Trail Riding Riding Different Terrains 15 Loading and Towin...

Page 4: ...w safe your ride will be Riding safely requires the rider to take responsibility for his or her own riding abilities the riding environment and the capabilities of the ATV Riding within personal limit...

Page 5: ...h chin protection For a helmet to offer the most protection possible it must fit properly Your helmet should fit snugly but comfortably and be securely fastened Always fasten you helmet s chinstrap sn...

Page 6: ...boots with low heels to help prevent your feet from slipping off the footrests Off road style over the calf ATV or motorcycle boots offer the best protection for feet ankles and legs Clothing It is i...

Page 7: ...tching Exercises Possibly one of the areas most neglected by ATV riders these days is that of injury prevention through stretching It s only when you fall off and are flexi ble enough to avoid injury...

Page 8: ...the left and right side SHOULDER Pull one elbow across in front of you and then hold it with your other arm You will feel the strain across your shoulder SHOULDERS 1 Interlock fingers and stretch you...

Page 9: ...en when the engine is not running Practise mounting using the controls until you can operate the con trols without looking at them Dismounting your ATV To dismount your ATV correctly Set parking brake...

Page 10: ...ive chain check for oil leaks Maintain its oil supply as out lined in your owner s manual 3 Nuts n Bolts Riding in rough terrain will loosen parts Look and feel for loose parts while the engine is off...

Page 11: ...eft or right hand grip Choke 5 If the engine is cold put the CHOKE in the ON position Check your owner s manual for choke location 7 Start the engine according to the directions in your owner s manual...

Page 12: ...your feet on the footrests at all times When riding in a straight line remember to look well ahead where you want to go not at the controls or immediately in front of the ATV This will help you mainta...

Page 13: ...ice will help you respond to crooked trails or obstacles within your path Be sure to slow down before the turn Keep your eyes up looking through the turn at your intended path of travel Watch for terr...

Page 14: ...the brakes more gradually Keep your feet on the footrests Swerving You should be able to make emergency swerves to avoid unexpected hazards when riding Follow these guidelines to help prevent mishaps...

Page 15: ...ial hazards in the lay of the land Consider the consequences of possible choices and respond with the correct manoeuvring skill Scan Keep eyes moving and search the terrain Check overall environment W...

Page 16: ...equire a completely different riding strategy Assume wet sand is unstable and could be quicksand Do not attempt a crossing unless you know it is a safe area Avoid riding on vegetation since it helps s...

Page 17: ...had been drinking Fourteen percent 14 of all reported accidents with injuries indicated alcohol consumption by the operator As you can see ALCOHOL AND ATVS DO NOT MIX Losing Control Alcohol sneaks up...

Page 18: ...to ensure correct weight distribution Use only approved straps and harnesses to secure the ATV Ensure that all straps are in good condition and working order Make sure the ATV is secured at both the...

Page 19: ...out losing momen tum Hold handgrips firmly with knees and elbows slightly bent and body weight slightly back as the front wheels rise up and over the obstacle As rear wheels ride over the obstacle mov...

Page 20: ...and enough room to turn around safely Keep your weight uphill Make a U turn before you lose speed Proceed downhill in a lower gear keeping your weight to the uphill side If you are riding uphill and l...

Page 21: ...True False 2 No hill is too steep for an ATV True False 3 Use a high gear to go up and down hills True False 4 When descending a hill you should shift your weight to the rear True False 5 If a hill is...

Page 22: ...ould easily fit into a can or other small water proof container to store under the seat in a bum bag or backpack Just like the emergency food supply and tool kit this survival kit applies to all terra...

Page 23: ...ot experience from the highway or paved road Protect your right to enjoy nature by riding responsibly and protecting the environment at all times TREAD Lightly refers to an education and information p...

Page 24: ...4 You should always carry some first aid supplies True False 5 You should always remove the helmet of an injured rider True False 6 In an emergency panic is your best friend True False 7 Part of being...

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Page 26: ...N ENGINE SIZE 70CC OR GREATER A CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OLD SHOULD NEVER OPERATE AN ATV WITH AN ENGINE SIZE GREATER THAN 90CC NEVER ALLOW A CHILD UNDER 16 YEARS OLD TO OPERATE AN ATV WITHOUT ADULT SUPERV...