The ATV Rider's Course
FREE ATV SAFETY COURSE
Free ATV Rider Safety Courses for Children Under the Age of 16
Your Federation is once again going ahead with free ATV Rider Safety courses on a first come first serve basis for children under the age of 16 (6 to 15 years of age) whether or not they or their parents are members of the Federation. We are determined to save the children with safety training. The course will be offered throughout the province until there is snow on the ground. This ATV Rider's course is a 5 1/2 to 7 hour training program operated by Canadian Safety Council certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about controls, how to read terrain, turn and climb hills. A signed consent form will be required from the parent or legal guardian and they must also attend the course with the youngster at all times. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and with the parent or legal guardian present.An ATVenture In Safety
A separate ATV Rider's Course is also available for children under the age of 14 whose parents specifically permit them to ride ATV's. A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian and they must also attend the course at all times. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present. An educational booklet designed specifically for parents who allow their child to ride an all terrain vehicle is available from the C.S.C.
Knowing all you can about your ATV and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding.
Remember, ATV's are only intended for off-highway use and are not designed for use on paved surfaces or other public roads.
Know Your Vehicle Before You Begin Riding
Read the owner's manual supplied with your ATV, and practice riding techniques in an open, off-road area away from obstacles and other riders. Have an experienced rider assist you.
Remember, ATV riding requires special skills and knowledge that must be learned over a period of time.
Protective Gear
The nature of ATV riding demands that you wear protective clothing. Although complete protection is not possible, knowing what to wear and how to wear it can make you more comfortable when riding and reduce the chance of injury.
Helmets
Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe riding, and can prevent a serious head injury. Goggles or a face shield will help protect your eyes from dust and small objects and help with visibility.
When purchasing a helmet it must meet one of the following standards:
- Canadian Standards Association D230 "Safety Helmets for Motorcycle Riders";
- Snell Memorial Foundation "Standard for Protective Headgear";
- United States of America "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218" and bear the symbol DOT;
- American National Standard "Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicle User" Z90.1 (ANSI)
A long sleeved shirt or jersey and long pants are minimal requirements for rider protection. Off road riding gear, such as pants with knee pads and a jersey with shoulder pads, provide better protection.
Good gloves will help protect your hands from the cold, or the event of a spill.
The most protective footwear is a pair of over-the-calf boots with heels to prevent your feet from slipping off the footrests.
* To register a child for a rider's course near you, plese contact:
NBATVF
1925 Hanwell Rd, Unit CHanwell, NB, E3C 1M4
Phone: 888-847-1100
Email: nbatving@nb.aibn.com
The following ATV Federation members were certified by the Canada Safety Council as ATV Rider Training Course Instructors in July 2003:
Daniel BoucherChief InstructorLocation:Edmundston, Grand Falls Phone: 800-847-1100 Email: daniel.boucher@nbatving.com |
Maurice GallantInstructorLocation: Phone:759-7871 Email: suemoeal@nbnet.nb.ca |
Dave LynchInstructorLocation:Fredericton Junction, Geary, New Maryland, Tracy Phone: 357-6779 | 471-7010 (w) Email: rusagonisatvclub@gmail.com |
Kevin McInnisInstructorLocation:Carlow; Bath, Bristol, Hartland, Perth-Andover, Plaster Rock Phone:392-5957 Email: kmwoodpr@nb.sympatico.ca |
Brian DavidsonInstructorLocation: Alpohaqui, Norton, Petitcodiac, Penobsquis, Springfield, Sussex Phone:433-5088 Email: ephrum@nbnet.nb.ca | |
Marcel LeblancInstructorLocation:Campbellton, Dalhousie, Kedgwick, Restigouche Phone:685-0411 Email: frenchcowboy@hotmail.com |
Patrick LevasseurInstructorLocation:Edmundston, St. Quentin Phone: 353-1000 | 737-3207(c) Email: patricklevasseur@rogers.com |
Heather BerryInstructorLocation: Alma, Cape-Pelé, Moncton, Petitcodiac, Shédiac Phone:387-8727 Email: berry4g@hotmail.com |
Christopher PattersonInstructorLoaction:Pembroke, Harland, Woodstock, Nackawic, Millville Phone: 328-5312 Email: info@powersportplus.com |
Vincent RichardInstructorLocation:Shippagan, Tracadie Phone: 393-6233 |
James BreauInstructorLocation: Miramichi, Richibucto Phone:773-4396 Email: breaujaj@nbnet.nb.ca |
Garry ChristieInstructorLocation:Charlotte County Phone:466-8870 Email: gc@nb.sympatico.ca |
John McNayInstructorLocation: Charlotte County Phone: 466-2839 Email: mcnayjp@nbnet.nb.ca |
Donald St. PierreInstructorLocation: Musquash Phone:672-2191 Email: marionst@nbnet.nb.ca |
Herman BerryInstructorLocation:Moncton Area Phone:387-8886 | 863-3950 (c) Email: mail@rivergladespeedway.ca |
David MoreauInstructorLocation:St-Quentin, Kedgwick Phone:235-2926 | 235-6120 (w) Email: mor@nb.sympatico.ca |
Troy GallagherInstructorLocation:Grand Lake Area Tele: 206-2571 | 461-4281 (c) E-mail: grandlakeatv@hotmail.com |
Jacques PoirierInstructorLocation:Bouctouche Phone:472-5130 E-mail: jacques.poirier@nbatving.com |
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