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WISCONSIN ATV EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
If you are involved in a crash resulting in death or an injury that requires
medical attention, what action is required in addition to immediately
reporting the incident to a law enforcement official? Ans: File a written
report within 10 days of the incident
Which of the following would be considered adequate eye protection for
ATV riders? Ans: Polycarbonate Goggles
Operating an ATV requires the rider to make split-second decisions.
Which of the following factors can impede your judgement, making it
dangerous to operate? Ans: Operating under the influence of drugs or
alcohol
Which of the following would INCREASE the risk of injury when operating
an ATV Ans: Tampering with manufacturer-installed parts
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in an accident?
Ans: Operating on paved roads
What does it mean when this decal is found on a single-rider ATV? Ans:
The ATV should only be operated by adults
Which of the following is a reason why a young operator should not be
allowed onto an ATV? Ans: They may not understand the inherent
dangers of riding an ATV
Which of the following actions will help reduce the risk of serious injury
while riding an ATV? Ans: Wear an approved helmet, goggles, boots and
gloves
What are the most important factors when selecting an ATV helmet?
Ans: Comfort and fit
What determines whether an ATV is suitable for use by a young operator?
Ans: They meet the manufacturer's age restrictions
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Which riding position should you assume when climbing a steep hill?
Ans: Standing
How should you position your body when heading downhill? Ans: Lean
backward
What does this hand signal mean? (palm open above head) Ans: Stop
Which of the following is an important safety tip when braking? Ans:
Always apply both front and rear brakes when braking
Which of the following is considered illegal operation of an ATV in the
state of Wisconsin? Ans: Riding without an approved spark arrestor
If at any point while traversing a slope you feel that your ATV is starting
to tip over, what should you do? Ans: Dismount the ATV on the uphill
side
What can you do to protect your life and the lives of others on the trails?
Ans: Practice and develop proper operating skills
When doing the uphill U-turn, your body should always be leaning in
which direction? Ans: Toward the top of the hill
What is an important step to remember when using the K-turn? Ans:
Leave the ATV in a forward gear and hold onto the brake lever at all
times
Which of the following can you use to determine whether you are
following another rider too closely? Ans: The 3 second rule
How would a person use an ATV for hunting? Ans: To carry equipment
to and from their hunting location
Which of the following describes the safest option when riding on snowy
trails? Ans: Ride on snow that is firmly packed
Which of the following signs indicate a trail or area where ATV operation
is permitted? Ans: Brown sign with ATV
WISCONSIN ATV EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
If you are involved in a crash resulting in death or an injury that requires
medical attention, what action is required in addition to immediately
reporting the incident to a law enforcement official? Ans: File a written
report within 10 days of the incident
Which of the following would be considered adequate eye protection for
ATV riders? Ans: Polycarbonate Goggles
Operating an ATV requires the rider to make split-second decisions.
Which of the following factors can impede your judgement, making it
dangerous to operate? Ans: Operating under the influence of drugs or
alcohol
Which of the following would INCREASE the risk of injury when operating
an ATV Ans: Tampering with manufacturer-installed parts
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in an accident?
Ans: Operating on paved roads
What does it mean when this decal is found on a single-rider ATV? Ans:
The ATV should only be operated by adults
Which of the following is a reason why a young operator should not be
allowed onto an ATV? Ans: They may not understand the inherent
dangers of riding an ATV
Which of the following actions will help reduce the risk of serious injury
while riding an ATV? Ans: Wear an approved helmet, goggles, boots and
gloves
What are the most important factors when selecting an ATV helmet?
Ans: Comfort and fit
What determines whether an ATV is suitable for use by a young operator?
Ans: They meet the manufacturer's age restrictions
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Which riding position should you assume when climbing a steep hill?
Ans: Standing
How should you position your body when heading downhill? Ans: Lean
backward
What does this hand signal mean? (palm open above head) Ans: Stop
Which of the following is an important safety tip when braking? Ans:
Always apply both front and rear brakes when braking
Which of the following is considered illegal operation of an ATV in the
state of Wisconsin? Ans: Riding without an approved spark arrestor
If at any point while traversing a slope you feel that your ATV is starting
to tip over, what should you do? Ans: Dismount the ATV on the uphill
side
What can you do to protect your life and the lives of others on the trails?
Ans: Practice and develop proper operating skills
When doing the uphill U-turn, your body should always be leaning in
which direction? Ans: Toward the top of the hill
What is an important step to remember when using the K-turn? Ans:
Leave the ATV in a forward gear and hold onto the brake lever at all
times
Which of the following can you use to determine whether you are
following another rider too closely? Ans: The 3 second rule
How would a person use an ATV for hunting? Ans: To carry equipment
to and from their hunting location
Which of the following describes the safest option when riding on snowy
trails? Ans: Ride on snow that is firmly packed
Which of the following signs indicate a trail or area where ATV operation
is permitted? Ans: Brown sign with ATV
