| 1a. | Own or have access to and use an approved helmet. Explain how to tell if a helmet is approved for this use and why it is important to wear one. |
| 1b. | Explain the purpose/reason of additional protective equipment one should wear |
| 2. | Know about the Highway Safety Act, what restrictions are in place and licences that are needed to operate an ATV |
| 3. | Explain how to deal with |
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- branches - vehicle breakdowns - hills - oncoming vehicles - following too closely - excessive speeds - trail etiquette and common hazards |
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| 4. | Explain the meaning of the following street/trail signs and how to respond: |
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- Stop sign - Yield sign - Traffic light colours - Railway crossing sign - One way sign - Pedestrian crosswalk |
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| 5. | Explain/demonstrate how to do a safety check (pre-trip inspection) on the following |
- check tires for air pressure - check lights/reflectors/seat/mirrors for good working condition - nuts and bolts for proper tightness - refueling and purpose/functioning of the reserve fuel valve - steering assembly - brakes - oil levels |
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| 7. | Demonstrate the following skills |
- adjust the vehicle to the operator - start the vehicle - drive vehicle in a straight line - use the correct hand signal and stop the vehicle - turn left and right safely along with hand signals - safely follow a lead vehicle - negotiate uneven terrain |