OSU 4-H ATV Safety Program ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma

OSU 4-H ATV Safety Program ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma Mike Klumpp Associate Professor Emeritus U of A Oklahoma 4-H ATV Safety Coordinator OSU 4-H Youth Development

Agency Partnerships

Situation: Responsible use of ATVs leads to lower incidences of rider injury and mortality. To reduce and prevent ATV related injury and mortality through Community ATV Safety Education and State 4-H ATV RiderCourse Initiatives Why OSU is Involved

Oklahoma Statistics: Average between ATV-related deaths per year. Oklahoma has one of the nation’s highest rates of ATV injury for those 16 and under. Close to 90% of crashes occur with drivers under age 16 driving adult sized ATV’s. 569 patients were admitted to OU Medical Center Hospital alone during the past six years with ATV related injuries. Why ATV Safety?

Purpose of ATV Safety Not wearing a helmet and other protective gear. Carrying passengers on ATVs not designed for more than one person. Operating/riding on pavement. Operating/riding on or alongside of the road. Operating/riding an ATV that is an appropriate size and power. Reduce ATV related injuries and fatalities of youth and adults by changing behavior in the following risk factor areas:

Goals ATV Safety Educate and inform pre-teen, teen, and adult ATV riders about safe riding techniques and practices. Help pre-teens and teens increase critical thinking and life skills and enhance their abilities to assess risk and solve problems regarding the use of ATVs by youth under the age of 16 years. Educate parents and other caregivers to protect young riders through supervision and monitoring. Help communities address issues related to safe use of ATVs.

All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is an off-highway vehicle with three of more low pressure tires, a straddle seat, a handlebar for steering, and hand controls for braking and acceleration. Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle (ROV) is an off-highway vehicle with four or more low pressure tires, bench or bucket seats, a steering wheel, pedals for braking and acceleration, a rollover protective structure (ROPS), and a top speed greater than 30 mph. Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) is an off- highway vehicle with four of more low pressure tires, bench or bucket seats, a steering wheel, pedals for braking and acceleration, and a top speed of 30 mph or less. Many of these vehicles also have a ROPS.

Deaths by vehicle type Percent; 440 deaths January – October 2015 Summary of Results In the first 304 days of 2015 (January 1 – October 31), at least 440 people died in Off- Highway Vehicle crashes. Of those 440 deaths: 346 deaths were ATV-related 63 deaths were ROV-related 10 deaths were UTV-related 2 deaths were Other types of Off-Highway Vehicles, and 19 deaths occurred in vehicle types which are currently unknown

Helmet Eye Protection Long Pants Long Sleeve Shirt Over Ankle Boots Gloves Right Size Machine ASI ATV RiderCourse Trained Adult Supervision Successful prevention is behavioral change resulting in absence of injury. Prepared

Dress like the Pros Helmet (DOT) Eye Protection Gloves Over Ankle Boots Clothing : Long Sleeve Shirt and Pants

Helmet DOT or Snell Eye Protection Goggles or Face Shield Gloves Off-road style

Pants Long sturdy pants Shirt Long-sleeved shirt or jersey

Boots Strong over-the-ankle Other Body Protection Chest Protector

Fit Guidelines Clearance Upper Legs Foot Length Grip Reach Throttle Reach Brake Reach

Helmet Effectiveness 62% increased risk for any TBI 3 times more likely to sustain severe TBI 3.5 times more likely to have neck and face injuries More than twice as likely to die in hospital Bowman et al, Injury Prevention, January 2011 National study of ATV riders of all ages admitted to trauma centers Unhelmeted riders:

Warning Labels

Always follow Manufacturer’s Minimum Age Recommendation Warning Label on the ATV Two-up ATVs will have this label

47 Admissions Ages Key Target Age Group

592 Youth completed half-day ASI ATV RiderCourse Certification 4-H ATV Safety RiderCourse Programs

ATV Safety RiderCourse Tulsa

1.Intro to the ATV RiderCourse 2.Range Signals, Rules, & Warm-up Exercises 3.Controls/Starting the Engine 4.Starting Out, Shifting Gears, & Braking 5.Turning 6.Riding Strategies 7.Riding Circles & Figure 8 8.Quicker Turns 9.Sharp Turns 10. Quick Stops/Swerves 11. Quick Stop in a Turn 12. Riding Over Obstacles 13. Safe & Responsible Riding Practices 14. U-Turn/Traversing Hills 15. Circuit or Trail Ride 16. Wrap-up & Review

Right Riding Strategy S I P D E S - Scan / Search I - Identify Hazards P - Predict What Will Happen D - Decide What To Do E - Execute your Decision

Scanning the environment, what potential hazards do you identify?

ATV Safety Programs in 46 counties 417 ATV Safety Classroom Programs 8,564 youth – 2 or more hours of education 2,822+ youth complete ASI Online E-Course 64 Educators Trained in classroom curriculum 29 Active ASI RiderCourse Instructors 31 Youth participated in National PSA Contest 346,400+ youth and adults participated in state and community ATV Safety events Programming June 2013 – November 2015 Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

National 4-H ATV Safety Community Planning Guide National 4-H ATV Safety Leader’s Guide Curriculum EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

ASI Resources

ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma Coalition Brochure

ATV Rider Tips Posters

AR Children’s Hospital Resources

OK ASI E-Course Marketing Card

oumedicine.com oklahoma4h.okstate.edu atv-youth.org atvsafety.org National 4-H ATV Safety Website

Polaris Industries Sponsored ATV Educational Trailers

Polaris Industries Sponsored Trailer

Polaris Industries Sponsored ATV Educational Trailers

American Farmers ad Ranchers Insurance Sponsored ATV Educational Trailer

Targeted Long Term Outcomes Reduction in incidence of ATV rider injury and mortality Sustained engagement of diverse ATV Business and Industry representatives and Educational Agencies through partnerships and long term investments in meaningful ATV safety education Adoption of uniform ATV Safety Statutes through changes in public policy Developing Life Skills and having Fun too!

Oklahoma ATV Safety PSAs

ATV RiderCourse Full Page Ad Marketing Example Would you go fishing without a pole? Why ride an ATV without training! To sign up for the nearest ASI ATV RiderCourse contact your County OSU CES Office or Phone:

Goals of Oklahoma Program Increase in schools and community learners participating in ATV community education Increase in the number of riders receiving ASI RiderCourse certification

Questions? Head ♦ Heart ♦ Hands ♦ Health

Presentation to OSU CES Administration ATV: Ride Safe Oklahoma and the Oklahoma 4-H ATV Safety Program Mike Klumpp Associate Professor Emeritus U of A Oklahoma 4-H ATV Safety Coordinator Multi-State 4-H ATV Safety Coordinator OSU 4-H Youth Development

1.Intro to the ATV RiderCourse 2.Range Signals, Rules, & Warm-up Exercises 3.Controls/Starting the Engine 4.Starting Out, Shifting Gears, & Braking 5.Turning 6.Riding Strategies 7.Riding Circles & Figure 8 8.Quicker Turns 9.Sharp Turns 10. Quick Stops/Swerves 11. Quick Stop in a Turn 12. Riding Over Obstacles 13. Safe & Responsible Riding Practices 14. U-Turn/Traversing Hills 15. Circuit or Trail Ride 16. Wrap-up & Review