ATV SAFETY ABBREVIATIONS LATEST
UPDATED
ATV - ANSWER Abbreviation for All-Terrain Vehicle, which is any
motorized vehicle, traveling on low pressure tires, having a seat to be straddled
by the operator and handlebars for steering.
Axle - ANSWER The drive rod on which the rear wheels turn.
BONE-C - ANSWER A way to remember the pre-start routine. B--Brake (set
parking brake). O--On (fuel and ignition on), N-- Neutral, E-- Engine Stop
Switch, C-- Choke.
Brake Reach - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's hand and fingers fit the
handles and operate the brake levers.
Brakes - ANSWER The part of the ATV that allows the operator to slow down
or stop the machine.
Choke - ANSWER Device that alters the mixture of gasoline and air supplied
to the engine to provide the gassy mixture required for cold engine start-up.
Clutch - ANSWER Device that momentarily disconnects the spinning gears
from the engine so that the gears may be shifted or changed.
Department of Transportation (DOT) - ANSWER One of two agencies whose
standards an ATV helmet must meet. An approved helmet will have a DOT
sticker on the outside of the helmet.
Differential - ANSWER A device that allows wheels on the same axle to rotate
at different speeds.
Drive Chain - ANSWER The chain that connects the engine to the rear axle to
rotate at different speeds.
, Engine Stop Switch - ANSWER Switch used to stop the engine quickly
without removing the hands from the handlebars.
Eye Protection - ANSWER Goggles or a shatter-resistant shield worn over the
eyes while riding to protect against dust, flying insects, small branches, or other
debris. Tinted eye protection is also effective against bright sun or snow-glare
conditions.
Foot Length - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's foot fits and operates the
brake pedal.
Footrest - ANSWER The horizontal bar or platform, more specifically called a
'foot peg' or 'floorboard,' below the engine on which an ATV operator should
rest his or her feet while riding.
Fuel Supply Drive - ANSWER A valve, usually hand operated, with an on, off,
and "reserve" position, that controls gas flow to the carburetor.
Grip Reach - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's arm span the distance to
the handlebars.
Helmet - ANSWER The most important protective clothing to be worn when
operating an ATV; covers the head and helps protect against skull fracture or
brain injury in an accident.
Ignition Switch - ANSWER A keyed switch on some ATVs that must be in the
on position before the ATV can be started.
Off-road or Off-highway Vehicle - ANSWER Any vehicle, including ATVs,
that is restricted by law from operating on public roads reserved for general
motor vehicle traffic.
Parking Brake - ANSWER A mechanism located on the handlebar that holds
the brake so the ATV cannot roll.
Rider-active - ANSWER Vehicles in which the rider's movements have a lot of
influence on performance.
UPDATED
ATV - ANSWER Abbreviation for All-Terrain Vehicle, which is any
motorized vehicle, traveling on low pressure tires, having a seat to be straddled
by the operator and handlebars for steering.
Axle - ANSWER The drive rod on which the rear wheels turn.
BONE-C - ANSWER A way to remember the pre-start routine. B--Brake (set
parking brake). O--On (fuel and ignition on), N-- Neutral, E-- Engine Stop
Switch, C-- Choke.
Brake Reach - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's hand and fingers fit the
handles and operate the brake levers.
Brakes - ANSWER The part of the ATV that allows the operator to slow down
or stop the machine.
Choke - ANSWER Device that alters the mixture of gasoline and air supplied
to the engine to provide the gassy mixture required for cold engine start-up.
Clutch - ANSWER Device that momentarily disconnects the spinning gears
from the engine so that the gears may be shifted or changed.
Department of Transportation (DOT) - ANSWER One of two agencies whose
standards an ATV helmet must meet. An approved helmet will have a DOT
sticker on the outside of the helmet.
Differential - ANSWER A device that allows wheels on the same axle to rotate
at different speeds.
Drive Chain - ANSWER The chain that connects the engine to the rear axle to
rotate at different speeds.
, Engine Stop Switch - ANSWER Switch used to stop the engine quickly
without removing the hands from the handlebars.
Eye Protection - ANSWER Goggles or a shatter-resistant shield worn over the
eyes while riding to protect against dust, flying insects, small branches, or other
debris. Tinted eye protection is also effective against bright sun or snow-glare
conditions.
Foot Length - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's foot fits and operates the
brake pedal.
Footrest - ANSWER The horizontal bar or platform, more specifically called a
'foot peg' or 'floorboard,' below the engine on which an ATV operator should
rest his or her feet while riding.
Fuel Supply Drive - ANSWER A valve, usually hand operated, with an on, off,
and "reserve" position, that controls gas flow to the carburetor.
Grip Reach - ANSWER How well or poorly a rider's arm span the distance to
the handlebars.
Helmet - ANSWER The most important protective clothing to be worn when
operating an ATV; covers the head and helps protect against skull fracture or
brain injury in an accident.
Ignition Switch - ANSWER A keyed switch on some ATVs that must be in the
on position before the ATV can be started.
Off-road or Off-highway Vehicle - ANSWER Any vehicle, including ATVs,
that is restricted by law from operating on public roads reserved for general
motor vehicle traffic.
Parking Brake - ANSWER A mechanism located on the handlebar that holds
the brake so the ATV cannot roll.
Rider-active - ANSWER Vehicles in which the rider's movements have a lot of
influence on performance.
