Table of Contents

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Chapter 1

Learning To Ride: Basic Skills

• Chapter One Objectives
• Introduction: What is an OHV? (ATV, UTV, Motorcycle, Sandrail, 4X4)
• Essential Gear
• Operating Your OHV?
• Positioning Yourself for Safer Riding
• Beginning To Ride
• Turning
• Uphill
• Downhill
• Practicing Your Operating Skills
• Speed and Stopping Distances
• Understanding the Risks of Off-Road Terrain
• Alerting Yourself to the Causes of Off-Road Accidents
• Parents: Watch Out for the Little Rider!
• Chapter One Review Questions

Chapter 2

Preparing To Ride Your OHV

• Chapter Two Objectives
• History of ATVs
• The ATV Community
• Learning About Your OHV
• Getting To Know Your OHV
• Common ATV Parts
• Common UTV Parts
• Common OHM Parts
• Inspecting Your OHV Before You Ride: START-GO
• Safeguarding Yourself With Protective Gear and Clothing
• Transporting Your ATV Safely
• Preparing Your ATV for Storage
• Being Safe, Ethical, and Responsible
• Chapter Two Review Questions

Chapter 3

Understanding and Respecting Arizona's Environment: Safe, Ethical, and Responsible OHV Operation

• Chapter Three Objectives
• Respecting Arizona's Natural Resources and Habitat
• Protecting Wildlife
• Protecting Your Riding Privileges
• Respecting Landowners and Residential Areas
• Interacting With Non-Riders (Operators) in the Area
• Avoiding Mineshafts
• Chapter Three Review Questions

Chapter 4

Arizona Legal Requirements

• Chapter Four Objectives
• Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Decal Program
• OHV Decal, Title, License Plate, and Registration
• Operating Regulations
• Mandatory Operating Equipment
• Dust Abatement and Air Quality
• Chapter Four Review Questions

Chapter 5

Improving Your Riding: Intermediate Skills

• Chapter Five Objectives
• Riding on Different Types of Terrain
• ASSESS Terrain
• Riding Over Rocks, Logs, and Bumps
• Riding at Night
• Carrying Passengers
• Towing a Trailer
• Crossing Roads and Highways
• Chapter Five Review Questions

Chapter 6

Riding Safely, Ethically, and Responsibly

• Chapter Six Objectives
• Safety Guidelines
• Hand Signals
• Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol and Drugs
• Safe, Ethical, and Responsible Trail Etiquette
• Observing the Code of Safety
• Protecting the Environment: Tread Lightly!®
• Children Are at Risk
• Chapter Six Review Questions

Chapter 7

Trip Planning and Preparing for the Unexpected

• Chapter Seven Objectives
• Planning for the Risks of Off-Highway Terrain
• What to Bring Along
• Using Maps
• Using Compasses
• Navigating With a Global Positioning System
• Training To Develop Survival Skills
• Preparing for Unexpected Weather
• Coping in Remote Areas
• Basic First Aid
• Coping With Extreme Weather
• Chapter Seven Review Questions

Chapter 8

Information Resources

• Chapter Eight Objectives
• How To Get Resources on Where To Ride Safely, Ethically, and Responsibly
• Government Agency Contact Information
• Report OHV and Habitat Violations
• Reporting a Wildlife Violation
• How to Volunteer
• Chapter Eight Review Questions

Resources

• OHV Resources
• Trail Signs