Chapter Three
Understanding and Respecting Arizona's Environment: Safe, Ethical, and Responsible OHV Operation
Objectives
You should be able to:
Explain
why it's important for OHV operators to stay on designated trails
and in designated areas.
List
ways that OHV operators can protect wildlife
.
List
actions that OHV operators can take to protect their riding privileges
.
Describe
how OHV operators can demonstrate their respect for landowners
and residential areas.
List
types of non-riding activities
an operator may encounter and the appropriate behavior for each.
Explain
why mineshafts are extremely dangerous
and should be avoided.
Arizona Game
and Fish Department
Course Overview
Course Overview
• Home Page
• About This Course
Course Chapters
1-Learning to Ride
• Ch 1 Objectives
• What is an OHV?
• Essential Gear
• Basic Operation
• Riding Positions
• Turning
• Uphill
• Downhill
• Riding Practices
• Stopping Distances
• Risks of ATV Riding
• Causes of Accidents
• Parents - Watch Out!
2-Preparing to Ride
• Ch 2 Objectives
• A Brief History
• The ATV Community
• Know Your ATV
• Common ATV Parts
• Common UTV Parts
• Common OHM Parts
• Pre-Ride Inspection
• Protective Gear
• Transporting Your ATV
• Storing Your ATV
• Being Safe
3-Environment
• Ch 3 Objectives
• Respect Habitat
• Protect Wildlife
• Protect OHV Privileges
• Respect Landowners
• Respect Non-Riders
• Avoid Mineshafts
4-Legal Requirements
• Ch 4 Objectives
• AZ OHV Decal Program
• Registration
• Operating Regulations
• Mandatory Equipment
• Dust Abatement
5-Improve Your Riding
• Ch 5 Objectives
• Different Terrains
• ASSESS Terrain
• Rocks, Logs, Bumps
• Night Riding
• Towing a Trailer
• Crossing Roads
6-Riding Safely
• Ch 6 Objectives
• Safety Guidelines
• Hand Signals
• Speed and Alcohol
• Trail Etiquette
• Code of Safety
• Tread Lightly
• Children At Risk
7-The Unexpected
• Ch 7 Objectives
• Planning Ahead
• What To Bring Along
• Maps
• Compasses
• Navigate with GPS
• Survival Training
• Unexpected Weather
• Remote Areas
• First Aid
• Extreme Weather
8-Information Sources
• Ch 8 Objectives
• How to Get Resources
• Government Contacts
• Report OHV Violations
• Habitat Violations
• How To Volunteer
Review Questions
Review Questions
• Ch 1 Review Questions
• Ch 2 Review Questions
• Ch 3 Review Questions
• Ch 4 Review Questions
• Ch 5 Review Questions
• Ch 6 Review Questions
• Ch 7 Review Questions
• Ch 8 Review Questions
Testing
Safety Certification
• Practice Test
• Certification Exam
Other
OHV Resources
• OHV Resources
• Trail Signs
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