Chapter Three
Improving Your Riding: Intermediate Skills
Objectives
You should be able to:
Describe
what to keep in mind when reading terrain
.
List at least
five guidelines to follow when riding through shallow water and mud
.
Explain what
“overdriving your headlight”
means.
Describe
why you should not carry passengers
unless your ATV is designed to do so.
Describe
how to cross roads and highways safely
.
List
ways to protect the environment
while riding an ATV.
Wisconsin Department
of Natural Resources
Course Overview
Course Overview
• Home Page
• About This Course
• Wisconsin DNR
Course Chapters
1-Prepare to Ride
• Ch 1 Objectives
• Know Your ATV
• Children at Risk
• The ATV Community
• Common ATV Parts
• ATV Maintenance
• Transporting Your ATV
• Storing Your ATV
• Protective Clothing
2-Learn to Ride
• Ch 2 Objectives
• Risks of ATV Riding
• Causes of Accidents
• Pre-Ride Inspection
• Essential Gear
• Basic Operation
• Riding Positions
• Turning
• Uphill Riding
• K-Turns
• Downhill Riding
• Prepare for Practice
• Practicing Skills
3-Improve Your Riding
• Ch 3 Objectives
• Reading Terrain
• Different Terrains
• Rocks, Logs & Bumps
• Night Riding
• Carrying Passengers
• Crossing Roads
• Tread Lightly!
4-Riding Safely
• Ch 4 Objectives
• Buddy System
• Know Your Limits
• Preparing for Ride
• Staying Alert
• Riding with Group
• Hand Signals
• Alcohol and Drugs
• Code of Safety
• Trail Etiquette
• Respect Environment
• Wisconsin ATV Trails
5-The Unexpected
• Ch 5 Objectives
• Planning Ahead
• Be Prepared
• Maps
• Compasses
• Navigate with GPS
• Remote Areas
• Extreme Weather
• Cold Survival
• First Aid
6-Wisconsin Laws
• Ch 6 Objectives
• Registration
• Who May Operate
• What is an ATV?
• Roads & Trails
• Wisconsin ATV Laws
• Alcohol Laws
• Speed Laws & More
• Waterway Laws
• Hunting
• Handling Accidents
• Required Equipment
Review Questions
Review Questions
• Ch 1 Review Questions
• Ch 2 Review Questions
• Ch 3 Review Questions
• Ch 4 Review Questions
• Ch 5 Review Questions
• Ch 6 Review Questions
Testing
Online Exams
• Practice Test
• Certification Exam
Other
ATV Resources
• Trail Signs
• ATV Resources
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