Chapter 1
Preparing To Ride Your ORV
Objectives
You should be able to:
List the
common ATV and motorcycle parts
.
List the items to check during a
pre-ride inspection
.
List
additional gear
to take along on an ORV trip.
Name five
essential items to wear
when operating an ORV.
Michigan Department
of Natural Resources and Environment
Course Overview
Course Overview
• Home Page
• About This Course
• Michigan DNR
Course Chapters
1-Preparing to Ride
• Ch 1 Objectives
• Know Your ORV
• The ORV Community
• Common ATV Parts
• Know Your OHM
• Common OHM Parts
• Pre-Ride Inspection
• Additional Gear
• Protective Gear
• Children at Risk
2-Riding Your ORV
• Ch 2 Objectives
• Risks of ORV Riding
• Causes of Accidents
• Operating Your ORV
• Transporting an ORV
• Riding Techniques
• Turning
• Uphill
• Downhill
• If Stopped on a Hill
• Riding Practices
• Practice Basics
• Different Terrains
• Crossing Roads
• Tread Lightly
3-Riding Safely
• Ch 3 Objectives
• The Buddy System
• Hand Signals
• Dangers of Alcohol
• Code of Safety
• Respect Environment
• Trail Restrictions
• Michigan ORV Trails
4-The Unexpected
• Ch 4 Objectives
• Planning Ahead
• Maps
• Compasses
• Navigate with GPS
• What to Bring Along
• Remote Areas
• Extreme Weather
• First Aid
5-Legal Requirements
• Ch 5 Objectives
• Definitions
• Why Have ORV Laws?
• ORV Title
• ORV License
• Those With Disabilities
• Required Equipment
• Operator Regulations
• Land Use Definitions
• Land Use Rules
• ORV Trails and Routes
• ORVs Prohibited
• ORV Restrictions
• Local Ordinances
Review Questions
Review Questions
• Ch 1 Review Questions
• Ch 2 Review Questions
• Ch 3 Review Questions
• Ch 4 Review Questions
• Ch 5 Review Questions
Other
ORV Resources
• ORV Resources
• Trail Signs
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