Utah Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) Safety Course and Exam

Welcome to the official off-highway vehicles safety course of Utah State Parks. This OHV course lets you get your Utah off-road vehicle safety education certificate online so that you can comply with Utah education law.

	Simple and self-paced—This off-road vehicle safety course is user-friendly and self-directed. Study as much as you need to know, as slowly or quickly as you like to learn!
	When you're ready, take the official Utah OHV and ATV safety Certification Exam for only $30.

Today’s OHV Rider in Utah

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) have been increasing in popularity during the past decade. As trails and recreation areas become more crowded, it’s especially important for people to operate these vehicles safely and responsibly.

The information on this website can help you enjoy OHV riding more safely and with less risk to you and less impact on the environment.

Terminology Used in This Course

For easier reading, we may use three-letter acronyms to refer to vehicles, defined as follows.

• ATV—All-Terrain Vehicle. A three- or four-wheeled vehicle that has a motor, and is designed for riding on unpaved surfaces using low pressure, knobby tires.
• OHM—Off-Highway Motorcycle. A type of motorcycle equipped for certain off-road sports. These motorcycles may or may not be “street-legal.”
• OHV—Off-Highway Vehicle. Another term for a more complete description of what Utah considers to be an OHV, see the “Observing OHV Laws in Utah” chapter.

What's Included in This Online Safety Course

This online safety course presents a wide variety of information, including:

• Basics for ATVs and OHMs
• Information on the safe operation of ATVs and OHMs
• Responsibilities of OHV riders to others and the environment
• General information on preparing for the unexpected

Note: The operational sections of this manual are not intended as a substitute for the owner’s manual that came with your vehicle.