ATV SAFETY TRAINING

1. ATVSAFETYTRAINING

2. Presenter - Jim Wernz Certified ATV Safety Instructor

3. How to Fit An ATVto the Rider • Clearance between ATV seat & inseam while standing on footrest • Upper legs • Foot length • Grip reach • Throttle reach • Brake reach

4. Clearance between ATVto Rider

5. Proper sitting position

6. Dressing Right • Helmet • Goggles / Face Shields • Long Sleeves • Gloves • Boots • Chest protector • Off-road pants

7. HELMETNumber one piece of protective gearfor children & adults • Full-face or Three-quarter Helmet • Chin Strap (always fasten snugly) • Considerations when buying a helmet • DesignProtection should be • Coloryour first consideration. • PriceWhat is your life worth? Athletic headgear - skateboard, hockey, football ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE

8. HelmetCare & Condition • Clean • Inspect • Damage / Webbing (spidering) • Lining • Chin Strap Replace helmet every 5 years! If helmet is dropped on a hard surface, it must be replaced!

9. Getting Familiar with your ATV • Before you ride your ATV,read the owner’s manual carefully. • Take a Certified Safe Rider’s Course 4-H ATV Safety Class is NOT a certified course • Study your manual and look at your ATV to memorize the location of the controls.

10. CAUTION !! • NEVER LET ANYONE RIDE YOUR ATV WITHOUT SHOWING THEM HOW TO PROPERLY OPERATE ATV AND ALL CONTROLS !

11. Identify The Controls

12. Check before you ride • Tires & Wheels • Controls & Cables • Lights & Electrics • Oil & Fuel • Chain & Drive Shaft Chassis

16. Starting the ATV • Brakes • On • Neutral • Engine • Choke

17. Mounting your ATV • Set the parking brake • Grasp the handlebar with you hand • Place your foot on the footrest (don’t step on the shift lever • Lean over, grasp the handlebar with your other hand

18. Let’s start riding… • Let’s find a place to practice • Bring some markers • Safety first • First ride

19. Shifting Gears • Always release the throttle while shifting to prevent front wheel(s) lifting • Learn the sound of your engine to know when to shift • If manual clutch – know where the engagement point is to prevent stalling & allow for smooth shifting

20. Hints for braking • Release the throttle • Shift to lower gear to slow vehicle • Apply both brakes equally (rear brake first) • Do most of your braking before a turn • Apply brakes lightly on slippery surfaces • Apply brakes lightly after driving through water or wet areas • Keep head and eyes up

21. Braking (Foot & Hand)

22. ParkingWhen parking – Shift into Neutral • Stop the engine with the Engine Stop Switch and, if equipped, turn off the ignition switch • Set the parking brake to keep the ATV from rolling • Turn the fuel off • Always try to find flat ground to park your ATV

23. STOPPING • Being familiar with your controls • Assume proper riding position • Braking

24. Riding Strategies • Scan the environment • Identify hazards • Predict what will happen • Deside what to do • Excute the decision

25. Around the CurveLeaning – 4-Wheelers • Lean toward inside of turn • Throttle control is a must • Feet on foot rest • Both hands on handle bars (At all times)

26. Right Turn – 4-Wheeler • Shift weight to inside of turn • Feet on footrest • Proper riding position • Throttle control • Proper gear

27. Turning Right Hand placement

28. Left Turn – 4-Wheeler • Shift weight to inside of turn • Feet on footrest • Proper riding position • Throttle control • Proper gear

29. Turning Left

30. TURNS • Sharp Turns • Proper throttle use • Assume proper riding position • Braking • Adjust speed / Lower gear • Quick Turns • Proper throttle use • Assume proper riding position • Braking • Adjust speed / Lower gear

31. Climbing Hills • Assume proper riding position • Never sit on the seatwhile riding up a hill • Choose proper gear before starting up the hill • Keep weight to upper part of hill at all times

32. Climbing Hills • Always keep to the RIGHT • Persons going UPHILL always has the right of way

33. Descending Hills • Stop before descending a hill to assure no other riders are coming up • Assume proper riding position • Place body to upper part of hill • Lower gear • Apply rear brake slowly

34. Traversing a Hill • Assume proper riding position • Lean body uphill • If your ATV begins to tip – Turn the front wheels downhill, then descend hill

35. Obstacles • Always approach an object at a 90 degree angle (straight on) • Assume proper riding position (legs & elbows bent) • Bring body up off seat

36. Obstacles Assume proper riding position (legs & elbows bent) Never sit on the seat when riding over obstacles

37. Obstacles – On one side • Assume proper riding position • Lean upper body weight toward side of obstacle • Keep elbows & knees bent • Keep body off seat

38. On the TrailPractice safe riding responsibilities • Wear your helmet • DON’T CARRY PASSENGERS ! • Resist peer pressure (No Dares) • Know your limits & limits of your ATV • Don’t mix alcohol or drugs with ATV riding • Wear bright or reflective clothing / flag • Take a first aid pack along • Carry snacks and a water supply • Learn the signs for the area you are riding

39. Effects of Alcohol NUMBER OF DRINKS THAT IMPAIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES… 1-2 drinks in system – Mental processes such as restraint, awareness, concentration and judgment affected; reaction time slowed; inability to perform complicated tasks.

40. Effects of Alcohol 3-4 drinks in system – Depth perception, glare recovery, eye movement and focus affected; decreased judgment and control

41. Effects of Alcohol 5 drinks in system – Coordination deteriorates, loss of critical judgment, impaired memory and comprehension.

42. Other Trail UsersRider Friendly Be courteous to other trail users • When meeting horses – • Stop • Shut off engine • Remove helmet • Respect campers & hikers • What you take in – Take out (trash)

43. Before riding on trails, KNOW… LAWS & REGULATIONS Environmental Tips Erosion Places to ride your ATV Topographical Maps Rob Wellum, Conservation Officer

44. Leaving for a rideCheck List • Tell someone where you are going • When will you return (be home when stated, if possible) • What paths will you travel • Take a cell phone when possible • First Aid Kit / Survival Kit