COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
ATV - ANSWERabbreviation for all-terrain vehicle which is any motorized off highway
vehicle, traveling on low pressure tires, having a seat to be straddled by the operator,
and handlebars for steering
axle - ANSWERthe drive rod on which the rear wheels turn
Brake- set parking brake, On- fuel and ignition on, neutral, engine stop switch, choke -
ANSWERBONE-C
brake reach - ANSWERhow well or poorly a rider's hand and fingers fit the handles and
operate the brake levers
brakes - ANSWERthe part of the ATV that allows the operator to slow down or stop the
machine
choke - ANSWERdevice that alters the mixture of gasoline and air supplied to the
engine to provide the gassy mixture required for cold engine start-up
clutch - ANSWERdevice that momentarily disconnects the spinning gears from the
engine so that the gears may be shifted or changed
DOT - ANSWERone of two agencies whose standards an ATV helmet must meet
differential - ANSWERa device that allows wheels on the same axle to rotate at different
speeds
drive chain - ANSWERthe chain that connects the engine to the rear to give an ATV
drive or forward motion
engine stop switch - ANSWERswitch used to stop the engine quickly without removing
the hands from the handlebars
eye protection - ANSWERgoggles or shatter-resistant shield worn over the eyes
foot length - ANSWERhow well or poorly a rider's foot fits and operates the brake pedal
footrest - ANSWERthe horizontal bar or platform, aka foot peg or floorboard
fuel supply valve - ANSWERa valve, usually hand operated, with an off and reserve
position that controls the gas flow to the carburetor
, grip reach - ANSWERhow well or poorly a rider's arms span the distance to the
handlebars
helmet - ANSWERthe most important protective clothing to be work when operating an
ATV
ignition switch - ANSWERa keyed switch on some ATVs that must be in the on position
before the ATV can be started
off-road or off-highway - ANSWERany vehicle, including ATVs, that is restricted by law
from operating on public roads reserved for general motor vehicle traffic
parking brake - ANSWERa mechanism located on the handlebar that holds the brake so
that the ATV cannot roll
rider-active - ANSWERvehicles in which the rider's movements have a lot of influnce on
performance
shift lever - ANSWERon ATVs equipped with a lever, it allows the operator to change
gears to suit the needs of the terrain- operated by the left foot
scan and search, identify hazards, predict what will happen, decide what to do, execute
- ANSWERSIPDE
Snell Memorial Foundation - ANSWERone of the two agencies with standards on
helmets, extra safety, optional
tires and wheels, controls and cables, lights and electric, oil and fuel, chain and drive
shaft - ANSWERTCLOC
throttle - ANSWERthe control operated by the right hand or the thumb that controls the
engine speed
throttle reach - ANSWERhow well or poorly a rider's thumb fits and operates the throttle
traversing - ANSWERthe act of riding across a slope rather than directly up or down
axle - ANSWERthe drive rod on which the rear wheels turn
true - ANSWERMost physically demanding activities require special skills and present
certain risks.
true - ANSWERLearning information in the owner's manual will help a rider become a
more safe and responsible ATV rider
true - ANSWERAn ATV is not a toy and can be hazardous to operate.