Arizona Online Off-Road Vehicle Safety Course and Exam

Welcome to the official off-road vehicle safety course of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. This ORV course lets you get your Arizona off-road vehicle safety education certificate online so that you can comply with Arizona OHV law.

	Simple and self-paced—This off-road vehicle safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	When you're ready, take the official Arizona OHV safety Certification Exam for only $30.

Today’s OHV Rider in Arizona

Off-Road Vehicles (OHVs) have been increasing in popularity during the past decade. As trails and recreation areas become more crowded, it’s especially important for people to operate these vehicles safely and responsibly. It is important to note, and for everyone to understand, that this course is general in nature and is not a substitute for learning how to operate an OHV in a hands-on training course administered by a nationally recognized authority. You are strongly encouraged to find and participate in a hands-on course.

The information on this website can help you enjoy ORV riding more safely and with less risk to you and less impact on the environment.

This manual presents a wide variety of information, including:

• Basics for OHVs
• Information on the safe operation of OHVs
• Responsibilities of OHV riders to others and the environment
• General information on preparing for the unexpected
• Additional educational resources
• Laws, rules, and regulations for the safe, ethical, and responsible operation and use of OHVs.

Note: The operational sections of this manual are not intended as a substitute for the owner’s manual that came with your vehicle.

Terminology Used in This Course

For easier reading, we may use three-letter acronyms to refer to vehicles, defined as follows.

• OHV—Off-Highway Vehicle: A two-, three-, or four-wheeled vehicle that has a motor and is designed for riding on unpaved surfaces.
• ATV—All-Terrain Vehicle. A type of OHV with three or more low-pressure, knobby tires designed for riding on unpaved surfaces.
• OHM—Off-Highway Motorcycle. A type of motorcycle equipped for certain off-road sports. These motorcycles may or may not be "street-legal".
• UTV—Utility Terrain Vehicle. A type of OHV, not designed for use on paved surfaces, where the driver and a passenger can sit side-by-side in the vehicle. They are most commonly known as UTVs (Utility Terrain Vehicle or just Utility Vehicle) or Side-by-Side Vehicles.