Chapter 2
Riding Your ORV

Objectives

You should be able to:

• Describe the special risks and requirements associated with an ATV’s unique design.
• List the leading causes of ORV accidents.
• List the key steps for starting an ORV.
• Describe good riding posture, and explain why it’s important for safety.
• Describe how to turn at low to medium speeds.
• Describe how to climb a hill.
• Explain what to do when riding uphill and your engine begins to lug, loses forward momentum, or begins to roll backward.
• Describe how to ride downhill.
• Describe what to do when traversing a slope.
• Describe features of a good practice area.
• Describe what to keep in mind when reading terrain.
• Describe how to cross roads and highways safely.
• List ways to protect the environment while riding an ORV.