Chapter 3
Riding Safely and Responsibly
Objectives
You should be able to:
Describe how the
effects of alcohol and drugs
make riding dangerous.
Describe
how fatigue affects riding
.
List
what a rider must do to abide by the code of safety
.
Describe
riparian areas, and explain why they are environmentally sensitive
.
List what a rider must do to practice
good trail etiquette
.
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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