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Having Fun with an ATV means Safety First

Having Fun with an ATV means Safety First. Kent Shannon Extension Ag Engineer University Outreach and Extension. Safety First. Skills to Review Which ATV? Golden Rules Plan Ahead Respect (TREAD Lightly) Laws & Regulations. Choose an ATV that …. Is right for your age:

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Having Fun with an ATV means Safety First

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  1. Having Fun with an ATV means Safety First Kent Shannon Extension Ag Engineer University Outreach and Extension

  2. Safety First • Skills to Review • Which ATV? • Golden Rules • Plan Ahead • Respect (TREAD Lightly) • Laws & Regulations

  3. Choose an ATV that … • Is right for your age: • Under 70 cc for 6 years or older • 70-90 cc for 12 years or older • Over 90 cc for 16 years or older

  4. Check the Golden Rules • ATV Size • Choose the right ATV for your age • Supervision • If you’re under 16, always have adult supervision • Protective Gear • Wear protective gear • No passengers • Do not take any passengers

  5. Check the Golden Rules • No public roads • Do not ride on public roads • No paved surfaces • Always avoid paved surfaces • Hands-on Training • Take hands-on training course. Call 1-800-887-2887 or 1-800-342-3764 (Polaris models) for more info.

  6. Plan ahead… • Inspect your ATV. • Always ride in a group. • Be aware of weather conditions and how they may change. • Bring warm clothing, a waterproof survival kit and first aid kit.

  7. Plan ahead… • Tell someone your route and plans. • If you’re under 16, always have adult supervision. • Limit your trip distances to avoid fatigue. • Don’t use alcohol or other drugs. • Be careful with prescription or over-the-counter drugs. They may affect your judgment.

  8. Pre-Ride Check • Check Your ATV • Check Your Gear • Check the Golden Rules

  9. Check Your ATV • Things to Check • Tires & Wheels • Controls & Cables • Lights & Electrics • Oil & Fuel • Chassis

  10. Check Your Gear • Things to Check • Helmet • Goggles or (Face Shield) • Long-Sleeved Shirt • Gloves • Long Pants • Boots

  11. Know Your ATV • Skills to Review • Mount • Posture • Start the ATV • Begin the Ride • Brake • Park • Dismount

  12. Rider-Active Skills • Skills to Review • Turns • Stops • Swerves • Obstacles • Hills

  13. Practice respect… • TRAVEL – Travel only where motorized vehicles are permitted. • RESPECT – Respect the rights of hikers, skiers, campers, and others. • EDUCATE – Educate yourself by obtaining maps and regulations from public agencies. Obey signs and barriers. Ask for owner’s permission to cross private property. • AVOID – Avoid streams, lake shores, meadows, muddy trails, steep hillsides, wildlife, and livestock. • DRIVING – Driving (riding) responsibly means protecting the environment and riding respectfully.

  14. How do you become a safe riderwho can handle trails?Use SIPDE! • S – Search • I – Identify • P – Predict • D – Decide • E - Execute

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