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Before You Ride

The ATV Safety Institute's Golden Rules:

  1. Always wear a DOT-compliant helmet, goggles, long sleeves, long pants, over-the-ankle boots, and gloves.                
  2. Never ride on paved roads except to cross when done safely and permitted by law - another vehicle could hit you.  ATVs are designed to be operated off-highway.                
  3. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.                
  4. Never carry a passenger on a single-rider ATV, and no more than one passenger on an ATV designed for two people.             
  5. Ride an ATV that's right for your age.                
  6. Supervise riders younger than 16; ATVs are not toys.                 
  7. Ride only on designated trails and at a safe speed.                 
  8. Take a hands-on ATV RiderCourse or the free online E-Course. Visit ATVSafety.org or call 800.887.2887.

For the ATV RiderCourse nearest you, call toll free (800) 887-2887
The All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (ASI), a not-for-profit division of the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America (SVIA), was formed in 1988 to implement an expanded national program of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety education and awareness. The ASI is sponsored by Arctic Cat, BRP, Honda, KTM, Kawasaki, KYMCO USA, Polaris, Suzuki, Tomberlin, and Yamaha. For a list of non-member "Participating Companies," click here.