Table of Contents

• Home Page
• About the Online Course
• Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment

Resources

• ORV Resources
• Trail Signs

Chapter One: Preparing To Ride Your ORV

• Chapter One Objectives
• Understanding Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs)
• The ORV Community
• Learning the Characteristics of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
  • Common ATV Parts
  • ATV Safety Features
• Learning the Characteristics of Off-Road Motorcycles
• Common Motorcycle Parts
• Inspecting Your ORV Before You Ride
• Additional Gear
• Safeguarding Yourself With Protective Clothing and Gear
• Children Are at Risk
• Chapter One Review Questions

Chapter 2: Riding Your ORV

• Chapter Two Objectives
• Understanding the Risks of Off-Road Terrain
• Alerting Yourself to the Causes of ORV Accidents
• Operating Your ORV
• Transporting an ORV
• Using Correct Riding Techniques
  • Turning
  • Riding Uphill
  • Riding Downhill
  • Traversing a Slope
  • Turning an ORV Around if It Stops on a Hill
• Preparing for Riding Practice
• The Basics of Practicing Riding Skills
• Riding on Different Types of Terrain
• Crossing Roads and Highways
• Protecting the Environment: Tread Lightly!
• Chapter Two Review Questions

Chapter 3: Riding Safely and Responsibly

• Chapter Three Objectives
• Using the Buddy System
• Hand Signals
• Understanding the Dangers of Alcohol and Drugs
• Staying Alert To Avoid Fatigue
• Adjusting for Darkness
• Observing the Code of Safety
• Avoiding ORV Environmental Impact
• Using Courteous Trail Etiquette
• Obeying All Trail and Road Restrictions
• Riding on Michigan's ORV Trails
• Chapter Three Review Questions

Chapter 4: Preparing for the Unexpected

• Chapter Four Objectives
• Planning for the Risks of Off-Road Terrain
• Using Maps
• Using Compasses
• Navigating With a Global Positioning System (GPS)
• What To Bring Along
• Coping in Remote Areas
• Coping With Extreme Weather
• Basic First Aid
• Chapter Four Review Questions

Chapter 5: Off-Road Recreational Vehicle Legal Requirements

• Chapter Five Objectives
• Definition of an ORV and ATV
• Why Michigan Has ORV Laws
• ORV Certificate of Title
• ORV License
• Persons With Disabilities
• Required Equipment
• Operator Regulations
• Land Use Definitions
• Land Use Rules
• ORV Trails and Routes
• Additional Areas Where ORV Operation Is Prohibited
• Further Restrictions on ORV Operation
• Accidents
• Penalties
• Alcohol
• Local Ordinances
• Chapter Five Review Questions