Course Description
A seven hour course designed for any individual responsible for using all-terrain vehicles (ATV) for job-related activities or for recreational purposes. The course includes classroom instruction with the majority of time spent on practical exercises.
The ATV course is very effective in demonstrating particular riding techniques to the student through practical exercises. The course carries components covering controls, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills. Advantage Fleet Services Inc. safety courses and programs target behaviour and attitude as the key elements of student training –behaviour influences attitude and attitude influences behaviour.
“small vehicle … big risk”
How will the ATV Safety Course benefit you and your company?
- Reduce incidents and injuries caused by untrained operators.
- Provide the operator skills and knowledge to proactively respond to treacherous riding situations in a safe manner.
- Provide guidelines for personal protective equipment standards.
- Provides behaviour-based training with a significant attitude component.
Course Content
- Behaviour-based Model (BBS)
- ATV and Provincial Legislation
- PPE for ATV / UTV
- Controls and their Proper Use
- Vehicle Characteristics: Wheel Base, Turning Radius
- Steering, Braking and Acceleration
- Trailering / loading / off-loading and transporting ATVs
- Reading Terrain
- Climbing Hills
- Descending Hills
- Side Hilling
- Proper Techniques for helping another ATV become Unstuck
- Fueling and Checking Fluid Levels
- Tie Downs and Cargo Securement
- Understanding “Centre of Mass”
- Anatomy of a Rollover
