ATV SAFETY EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
DOT-compliant helmet - ANSWERAlways wear a ________, goggles, long sleeves,
long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.
off-highway - ANSWERNever ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely
and permitted by law--another vehicle could hit you. ATV's are designed to be operated
_____________.
True - ANSWERT/F Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
one - ANSWERNever carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than
_______ passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.
True - ANSWERT/F Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
False - ANSWERT/F Supervisors are not needed for riders younger than 16.
True - ANSWERT/F Ride only on designed trails and at a safe speed.
helmet - ANSWERThe single most important piece of protective gear you can wear
while riding an ATV is a __________.
eye protection - ANSWEROperating without _______________ can result in an
accident and increase your chance of severe eye injury.
footrests - ANSWERThe most protective footwear is a pair of strong, over-the-ankle
boots with low heels to help prevent your feet from slipping off the _________.
long sleeve shirt and long pants - ANSWERA ____________ and _____________ are
minimum requirements for rider protection.
False - ANSWERT/F Athletic headgear such as hockey, football, or skateboard helmet
is acceptable for ATV riding.
DOT - ANSWERthe sticker that appears on the outside, back, bottom edge of the
helmet.
Snell Memorial Foundation - ANSWERthis sticker is usually found on the inside of the
helmet. Has standards for safety
Impact - ANSWERthe shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet
, Penetration - ANSWERthe ability of the helmet to withstand a blow from a sharp object
Retention - ANSWERthe ability of the chin strap to stay fastened without breaking or
stretching
Peripheral vision - ANSWERthe amount of side vision (minimum of 105 degrees to each
side)
Because its protective qualities have diminished - ANSWERWhy replace a perfectly
good helmet every two to four years?
foot length - ANSWERYour _________ allows you to keep control of the vehicle,
including the ability to brake.
upper legs - ANSWERYour ______ keeps control of the vehicle.
grip reach - ANSWERYour _________ helps you turn and steer.
less - ANSWERIf your elbows are _______ than right angles, your arms are too long
and steering will be difficult.
Throttle reach - ANSWER____________ is very important to your control of speed and
handling.
brake reach - ANSWERThe _____________ controls stopping.
first - ANSWERThe _______ joint of your middle finger should extend beyond the brake
lever.
T-CLOC - ANSWERBefore each ride, you need to complete a pre-ride inspection of
your ATV to make sure it is working correctly. An easy way to remember what to check
before riding is the acronym _________.
Tires and wheels - ANSWERWhat does the T in T-CLOC stand for?
Controls and cables - ANSWERWhat does the first C in T-CLOC stand for?
Lights and electrics - ANSWERWhat does the L in T-CLOC stand for?
Oil and fuel - ANSWERWhat does the O in T-CLOC stand for?
Chain and drive shaft chassis - ANSWERWhat does the second C in T-CLOC stand
for?
BONE-C - ANSWERWhen you start your ATV you are responsible for controlling it.
Read the owner's manual section on starting your ATV and use the starting procedure
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
DOT-compliant helmet - ANSWERAlways wear a ________, goggles, long sleeves,
long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.
off-highway - ANSWERNever ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely
and permitted by law--another vehicle could hit you. ATV's are designed to be operated
_____________.
True - ANSWERT/F Never ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
one - ANSWERNever carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than
_______ passenger on an ATV specifically designed for two people.
True - ANSWERT/F Ride an ATV that's right for your age.
False - ANSWERT/F Supervisors are not needed for riders younger than 16.
True - ANSWERT/F Ride only on designed trails and at a safe speed.
helmet - ANSWERThe single most important piece of protective gear you can wear
while riding an ATV is a __________.
eye protection - ANSWEROperating without _______________ can result in an
accident and increase your chance of severe eye injury.
footrests - ANSWERThe most protective footwear is a pair of strong, over-the-ankle
boots with low heels to help prevent your feet from slipping off the _________.
long sleeve shirt and long pants - ANSWERA ____________ and _____________ are
minimum requirements for rider protection.
False - ANSWERT/F Athletic headgear such as hockey, football, or skateboard helmet
is acceptable for ATV riding.
DOT - ANSWERthe sticker that appears on the outside, back, bottom edge of the
helmet.
Snell Memorial Foundation - ANSWERthis sticker is usually found on the inside of the
helmet. Has standards for safety
Impact - ANSWERthe shock-absorbing capacity of the helmet
, Penetration - ANSWERthe ability of the helmet to withstand a blow from a sharp object
Retention - ANSWERthe ability of the chin strap to stay fastened without breaking or
stretching
Peripheral vision - ANSWERthe amount of side vision (minimum of 105 degrees to each
side)
Because its protective qualities have diminished - ANSWERWhy replace a perfectly
good helmet every two to four years?
foot length - ANSWERYour _________ allows you to keep control of the vehicle,
including the ability to brake.
upper legs - ANSWERYour ______ keeps control of the vehicle.
grip reach - ANSWERYour _________ helps you turn and steer.
less - ANSWERIf your elbows are _______ than right angles, your arms are too long
and steering will be difficult.
Throttle reach - ANSWER____________ is very important to your control of speed and
handling.
brake reach - ANSWERThe _____________ controls stopping.
first - ANSWERThe _______ joint of your middle finger should extend beyond the brake
lever.
T-CLOC - ANSWERBefore each ride, you need to complete a pre-ride inspection of
your ATV to make sure it is working correctly. An easy way to remember what to check
before riding is the acronym _________.
Tires and wheels - ANSWERWhat does the T in T-CLOC stand for?
Controls and cables - ANSWERWhat does the first C in T-CLOC stand for?
Lights and electrics - ANSWERWhat does the L in T-CLOC stand for?
Oil and fuel - ANSWERWhat does the O in T-CLOC stand for?
Chain and drive shaft chassis - ANSWERWhat does the second C in T-CLOC stand
for?
BONE-C - ANSWERWhen you start your ATV you are responsible for controlling it.
Read the owner's manual section on starting your ATV and use the starting procedure
