DCNR ATV Training and Certification

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Bring your own ATV (No Loaner or Rental ATV's Available)

The ATV Rider Course.

The hands-on, 2-3 hours training

ATV RiderCourse is conducted by licensed Instructors. It offers students an opportunity

to increase their safety know ledge and to practice basic riding skills in a controlled

environment under the direct supervision of a licensed Instructor

Students practice basic safety techniques with hands on exercises covering starting and

stopping, turning (both gradual and quick), negotiating hills, emergency stopping and

swerving, and riding over obstacles. 

Particular emphasis is placedon the safety implications relating to each lesson.

The course also addresses protective gear, environmental responsibility, and local laws.

Participants receive the ATV RiderCourse Handbook, which reinforces the safety information and riding techniques covered during the ATV RiderCourse.

Individuals six years of age and older may take the class. Riders younger than 16 are

restricted to ATVs that match their age according to the Manufacturer’s Minimum Age

Recommendation Warning Labels affixed to each new ATV.

There are special teaching provisions for students under 16 years old, and parents are encouraged to attend as well. Students younger than 12 must have a parent or guardian present during the entire course.

Individuals 6 years of age and older may take the class. Riders younger than 16 are

restricted to ATVs of the appropriate size recommended for the rider’s age. There are specialteaching provisions for students under 16 years oldand parents are encouraged to attend as well. Students younger than 12 participate in separate classes and a parent must be presentduring the entire course.

Class Type Age Parental Supervision

AdultsRiders 16+n/a

TeensRiders ages 12 to 15 Recommended

YouthRiders ages 6 to 11 Required

Families with Kids Families with children ages 6+Required