Sample ATV Safety Test

10 Question ATV Safety Practice Test

Test your ATV knowledge with this 10 question ATV safety practice test.
You need to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to pass!

Question 1 of 10

Under which of the following conditions do most accidents involving children occur?

A
Operating under direct adult supervision
B
Operating in a group
C
Operating a vehicle that is too large to control
D
Operating on forested trails

What can you do to protect your life and the lives of others on the trails?

A
Practice and develop proper operating skills
B
Learn how to service your ATV without a mechanic
C
Ensure your tires are inflated to a minimum of 15psi
D
Wear cotton long-sleeved shirts and pants

Why should riders consider avoiding trails that are flooded due to thawing snow or heavy rain?

A
Operating in these areas can cause rutting on the trail
B
It is very difficult to see trail markers along the trail
C
Mud can get into the mechanics and damage the engine
D
It may ruin your ATV's tires, brakes and suspension

In which of the following images is the rider using the posting position?

A
B
C
D

What can you do to help PREVENT an ATV accident?

A
Know your vehicle and its limits
B
Challenge your own personal limits
C
Read up on servicing the vehicle
D
Ride alone rather than with a partner

When riding through the forest on your ATV what must you keep in mind?

A
Try to rev the engine as much as possible to alert everyone of your presence
B
Your cell phone will work anywhere and is a good way of calling for help
C
Not all animals will be scared away by the sound of your engine
D
Try to avoid trails that are covered in mud

Which riding position offers a better view of the trail when riding on rough or uneven terrain?

A
Sitting
B
Posting
C
Standing
D
Kneeling

Why must ATV operators be careful and AVOID riding over vegetation?

A
Vegetation stains the underside of the vehicle
B
Some plants will cause damage to the tires
C
Uprooting vegetation causes permanent damage
D
There is no reason to avoid riding on vegetation

What is the main difference between ATVs with automatic clutches and ATVs with manual clutches?

A
ATVs with manual clutches have low pressure tires
B
ATVs with automatic clutches are rider-active
C
Riders must shift gears themselves on a manual clutch
D
Riders must shift gears themselves on an automatic clutch

Which of the following actions is most likely to result in an accident?

A
Operating on dirt trails
B
Operating on paved roads
C
Keeping feet on the footrests
D
Wearing over-the-ankle boots