WISCONSIN ATV EXAM QUESTIONS AND 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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅File a written report within 10 days of the incident
Which of the following would be considered adequate eye protection for ATV riders? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Operating under the
influence of drugs or alcohol
Which of the following would INCREASE the risk of injury when operating an ATV - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Tampering with manufacturer-installed parts
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in an accident? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Operating
on paved roads
What does it mean when this decal is found on a single-rider ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Wear an approved helmet, goggles, boots and gloves
What are the most important factors when selecting an ATV helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Comfort
and fit
What determines whether an ATV is suitable for use by a young operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They
meet the manufacturer's age restrictions
, Which riding position should you assume when climbing a steep hill? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Standing
How should you position your body when heading downhill? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lean backward
What does this hand signal mean? (palm open above head) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stop
Which of the following is an important safety tip when braking? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dismount the ATV on the uphill side
What can you do to protect your life and the lives of others on the trails? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Practice and develop proper operating skills
When doing the uphill U-turn, your body should always be leaning in which direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Toward the top of the hill
What is an important step to remember when using the K-turn? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The 3 second rule
How would a person use an ATV for hunting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To carry equipment to and from
their hunting location
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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅File a written report within 10 days of the incident
Which of the following would be considered adequate eye protection for ATV riders? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Operating under the
influence of drugs or alcohol
Which of the following would INCREASE the risk of injury when operating an ATV - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Tampering with manufacturer-installed parts
Which of the following actions is most likely to result in an accident? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Operating
on paved roads
What does it mean when this decal is found on a single-rider ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Wear an approved helmet, goggles, boots and gloves
What are the most important factors when selecting an ATV helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Comfort
and fit
What determines whether an ATV is suitable for use by a young operator? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅They
meet the manufacturer's age restrictions
, Which riding position should you assume when climbing a steep hill? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Standing
How should you position your body when heading downhill? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Lean backward
What does this hand signal mean? (palm open above head) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Stop
Which of the following is an important safety tip when braking? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅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?
- CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Dismount the ATV on the uphill side
What can you do to protect your life and the lives of others on the trails? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Practice and develop proper operating skills
When doing the uphill U-turn, your body should always be leaning in which direction? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅Toward the top of the hill
What is an important step to remember when using the K-turn? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅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? -
CORRECT ANSWER✅✅The 3 second rule
How would a person use an ATV for hunting? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅To carry equipment to and from
their hunting location
