The Presents:
Ride with
What is PRIDE? Prevention Responsibility Interactive riding Driver training Environmental awareness
P Prevent accidents!
Safety Protective clothing… One machine, one rider!!! NO!
Do you know the “size” rules? Engine sizeRider age Less than 70 cc6 to 11 years old Less than 90 cc 12 to 15 years old Machines more than 90cc are built for adults !!
Pay attention to the warning labels!
And follow the operating procedures described in the owner’s manual! And follow the operating procedures described in the owner’s manual!
R Responsibility counts!
Riders under 16 should be under adult supervision at all times!! Riders under 16 should be under adult supervision at all times!!
No drinking/drugs and riding!! You should never, ever, go on a ride with someone who has taken drugs or alcohol! It just doesn’t mix!
I Interactive Riding- what is it? Interactive Riding- what is it?
Body Position Notice the difference in the rider’s body position in each of the following pictures! Constantly adjusting your body position makes it easier and safer to operate your ATV.
Flat terrain, straight ahead
Turning a corner
Going uphill
Going downhill
Riding across a slope
Speed and terrain Avoid obstacles whenever possible Be aware of the surface you are riding on Reduce risks by thinking ahead Stay away from terrain where you really don’t belong
D Driver training is essential!
Canada Safety Council
E Environmental Awareness -tread lightly! Environmental Awareness -tread lightly!
What are the trail rules? Use existing trails Stay on the trail Travel in single file Use private property only with permission Leave gates how you found them Use existing trails Stay on the trail Travel in single file Use private property only with permission Leave gates how you found them Why? Why?
Do not ride in sensitive areas! Irresponsible ATV riding will cause long- lasting or even permanent damage to:
Soil
Wetlands
Grasslands
Alpine Areas
Causing environmental damage with your ATV could cost you up to One hundred thousand dollars in fines !! One hundred thousand dollars in fines !!
Stay clear of waterways! Avoid riparian zones Cross only at designated crossings Do not disturb fish habitats Avoid riparian zones Cross only at designated crossings Do not disturb fish habitats
Respect Wildlife and Livestock Keep your distance Turn off your engine NEVER chase any animal with your ATV Keep your distance Turn off your engine NEVER chase any animal with your ATV
What about other trail users? Common sense Communication Courtesy Common sense Communication Courtesy
Packed it in? Then pack it out!! Packed it in? Then pack it out!!
Thank-you to: Bruce Morrow - CSA Safety Instructor, Kamloops, B.C. Don Peters – Quad Squad Education Coordinator- AOHVA Peter Bradstock – Technical assistance Members of ATV/BC who supplied personal photographs Prepared for ATV/BC by L.S. Bradstock, B.Ed., MALA Acknowledgements