| Oregon ATV Safety |
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| An Oregon 4-H Youth Development Program |
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Oregon ATV Safety is a new youth rider endorsement program rolling out May 1, 2011. It was developed by the 4-H Youth Development Program at Oregon State University with assistance from Team Oregon.
The program is managed from the OSU Extension Office in Redmond, Oregon by David White, PhD and OSU Associate Professor.
The program offers evaluation of rider skills to youth ages 6 to 15 throughout the state.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Go to the OPRD training locator for classes and contact numbers, or contact evaluators directly.
Riders must have and fit their own quad, a DOT approved helmet, goggles, gloves, boots, long shirt and pants.
CLICK HERE To locate training near you on OPRD’s training locator web page
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| Quad (Class I) Evaluation |
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www.oregonatvsafety
The purpose of the Oregon ATV Safety Youth Rider Endorsement program is to evaluate the mental and physical riding skills already possessed by young riders. Volunteer Evaluators verify that rider skills meet, or exceed, Oregon’s minimum standards.
The class takes approximately three hours and emphasizes safe and ethical rider habits by covering several topics beyond the handling of a quad. This includes awareness of how rider
behaviors and attitudes can affect our ability to ride on public lands.
The endorsement class includes pre-ride inspections, starting and stopping, turning (gradual and quick), weaving, emergency stopping, swerving, and riding over obstacles.
Are you between the ages of 6 and 15?
Do you ride your ATV on any of Oregon’s public lands?
Have you never taken a 4H Evaluation Course?
If you answered yes to these three questions, the ATV Program will pay $35 of the $45 cost for you to take this evaluation course; leaving $20.00 out of pocket cost to your parent.
You must possess a DOT approved helmet, goggles, boots, gloves, your own ATV and a willingness to learn about safe and responsible operation of ATVs.
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