Official OHV Rider Safety Education Course

Take this Massachusetts state–approved online course, print your temporary certificate, and be on the trail in just a few hours.

Massachusetts ATV, ORV, OHV License Course

Who Needs OHV Education?

OHV Education is not a requirement for riders in Massachusetts, but as trails and recreation areas become more crowded, it’s especially important for people to operate these vehicles safely and responsibly.

Get Massachusetts OHV Certified in 3 steps.

  1. Study & Pass the Online Course

    Study the free online course material. After completing the Offroad Ed Massachusetts Course, you’ll take the MA OHV license Final Exam. (If you don’t pass on the first try, don’t worry. Keep taking the exam for free until you pass.)

  2. Pay and Print Your OHV Course Completion Certificate

    After passing and paying the $29.50 course fee, instantly print out a temporary OHV Course Completion Certificate, which is your temporary operating permit to operate legally in Massachusetts areas open to OHV use while you wait for your permanent card to arrive.

  3. Receive Your Massachusetts OHV Safety Education Certificate in the Mail

    Your Massachusetts OHV Safety Education Certificate will arrive by mail in 2-3 weeks. (Use your OHV Course Completion Certificate to take your OHV off-road immediately after passing the course and use until your permanent card arrives.)

    Ready? Start the Course Today →

A Comprehensive Course in Massachusetts OHV Safety Education

Developed Specifically for Massachusetts OHV Riders

Featuring the Best OHV Safety Videos Available

Produced by OHV education experts and found only at offroad-ed.com, these OHV safety videos are fun to watch, and they’ll make you a better, safer rider.

OHV Basics Instruction

This online OHV license course is based on Today’s ORV Rider - A Course on Safe and Responsible Off-Road Vehicle Operation that was developed and printed by Offroad Ed specifically for the Massachusetts Environmental Police for use in classroom instruction.

This official training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be a safe and responsible OHV rider in MA.

Today’s ORV Rider - A Course on Safe and Responsible Off-Road Vehicle Operation

Offroad Ed is the only OHV safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of state government agencies responsible for OHV laws & regulations.

Screenshot from the Rider Basic Skills introduction

In this course you’ll learn the special risks and requirements associated with an OHV’s unique design that are critical to safe operation of the vehicle.

Comprehensive OHV Rider Education Content

The Offroad Ed Massachusetts Course features easy to understand OHV safety instructions and hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you improve your OHV rider skills and become a better, more prepared operator of the off-highway vehicle.

This online OHV safety course will teach you the things every rider must know to operate these vehicles safely, ethically, and responsibly and in compliance with state or provincial legal requirements.

Screenshot, common OHV parts

Different types of OHVs have their own handling characteristics, so it’s important for you to learn how to operate your particular model.

Screenshot, ORV Riding Over Rocks, Logs, and Bumps

You’ll learn the four actions to take in assessing terrain and the guidelines to follow when riding on different types of terrain.

Instructional Animations

Your OHV rider safety education is reinforced by getting hands-on. Touch, drag, drop, swipe, and more as you progress through the online safety course.

Interactive learning activities combined with studying the learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you enjoy OHV riding more safely and responsibly.

  • An overview of the proper technique to turn your OHV

    Sample course instructional animation “Turning”

  • Animation illustrating slope traversal techniques

    Sample course instructional animation “Traversing a Slope”


What to Expect When Taking the Course

Learning Step by Step

This official training program is developed to meet the standards for OHV rider safety education established by the state of Massachusetts.

To help you improve your off-roading skills and to prepare you for the final exam, the course is broken down into 8 easy-to-understand units that you can complete at your own pace:

  • Unit 1: Preparing to Ride
  • Unit 2: Learning to Ride
  • Unit 3: Basic Riding Skills
  • Unit 4: Improving Your Riding
  • Unit 5: Riding Safely and Responsibly
  • Unit 6: Preparing for the Unexpected
  • Unit 7: Riding Off-Highway Motorcycles
  • Unit 8: Observing OHV Laws in Massachusetts

Unit Quizzes

Read each unit. The units are organized to form building blocks of information. Each unit will help you understand the information in the next units.

As you progress through the course, you’ll be given the opportunity to demonstrate how well you’re understanding the offroad safety topics by taking a quiz at the end of each of the 8 units.

You’ll need to score 80% or greater on the unit quiz before moving on to the next unit. If you don’t pass a unit quiz, don’t worry. You’ll just go back and study the unit again until you’re ready to pass.

Final Exam

After completing all units, you’ll proceed directly to the online Final Exam.

You must score 80% or greater on the final exam to pass. If you fail the final exam, there is no penalty. You can retake the exam as many times as you like until you pass.

After completing the online course, your Massachusetts OHV Safety Education Certificate will arrive by mail in 2-3 weeks. (You’ll use the OHV Course Completion Certificate until your permanent card arrives.)

Massachusetts Approved

Reviewed & Approved by:

Massachusetts Environmental Police
251 Causeway Street, Suite 101
Boston, MA 02114
(800) 632-8075
http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/enforcement/environmental-police/

Self-Paced

You may complete the OHV safety class at your own pace. The course can be completed in one sitting or completed a little at a time over several days. Log in and out at any time, and we’ll keep track of your progress.

Mobile Ready

This off-road safety class is designed to work on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer. It’s easy to study the course material from any place at any time.

Made in the USA

This 4-wheeler safety course is proudly made in Dallas, Texas, USA, and our servers and data storage facilities are located within the U.S.A.