MGRADES EXAMS
Off Road Ed WI Certification Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the most important reason for wearing protective outer clothing on an ATV? -
CORRECT ANSWER - to cushion you in a fall or collision
Which item is considered essential for riding an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER - helmet
If you have a manual or semi-automatic transmission, how do you know when to shift gears? -
CORRECT ANSWER - by listening to the sound of the engine
Which four steps should you take after the engine of an ATV is warmed up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply the handbrake. Release the parking brake. Shift into gear. Apply the
throttle slowly.
Where is the spark arrestor/muffler typically located? - CORRECT ANSWER - under the
body of the ATV extending to the rear
What type of terrain should you avoid for riding practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - steep
area with unseen hazards
What riding position is the BEST position for riding on rugged terrain? - CORRECT
ANSWER - posting
When would it be helpful to know how to traverse a slope? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Slope is too steep to go straight down.
Why is driving an ATV on paved surfaces a cause of accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ATVs don't handle well on paved surfaces.
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What risk exists for the operator because ATVs have a seat on top of the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER - no protection in a collision or rollover
When riding ATVs in a group, what is the recommended formation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - single file at least three seconds apart
When is it safe to carry a passenger on an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Your ATV is
designed for a passenger.
When crossing a road or highway in a group, how can you make sure automobile drivers see
you? - CORRECT ANSWER - Post one rider as a crossing guard until all have crossed.
What should you do if your ATV starts to tip while you are turning at a moderate speed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lean your body further into the turn while gradually reducing
speed.
What are two precautions to follow when observing the Code of Safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition; wear protective clothing.
What do contour intervals on a topographic map show? - CORRECT ANSWER - how
much vertical distance there is between each contour line
When planning a trip into a remote area, what should you do to familiarize yourself with the
terrain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Study a topographic map.
What should you avoid when riding downhill? - CORRECT ANSWER - shifting weight
forward
If you lose all momentum going uphill what is the most important thing to remember? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do not let the ATV roll backward.
Off Road Ed WI Certification Exam
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is the most important reason for wearing protective outer clothing on an ATV? -
CORRECT ANSWER - to cushion you in a fall or collision
Which item is considered essential for riding an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER - helmet
If you have a manual or semi-automatic transmission, how do you know when to shift gears? -
CORRECT ANSWER - by listening to the sound of the engine
Which four steps should you take after the engine of an ATV is warmed up? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Apply the handbrake. Release the parking brake. Shift into gear. Apply the
throttle slowly.
Where is the spark arrestor/muffler typically located? - CORRECT ANSWER - under the
body of the ATV extending to the rear
What type of terrain should you avoid for riding practice? - CORRECT ANSWER - steep
area with unseen hazards
What riding position is the BEST position for riding on rugged terrain? - CORRECT
ANSWER - posting
When would it be helpful to know how to traverse a slope? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Slope is too steep to go straight down.
Why is driving an ATV on paved surfaces a cause of accidents? - CORRECT ANSWER -
ATVs don't handle well on paved surfaces.
, MGRADES EXAMS
What risk exists for the operator because ATVs have a seat on top of the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER - no protection in a collision or rollover
When riding ATVs in a group, what is the recommended formation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - single file at least three seconds apart
When is it safe to carry a passenger on an ATV? - CORRECT ANSWER - Your ATV is
designed for a passenger.
When crossing a road or highway in a group, how can you make sure automobile drivers see
you? - CORRECT ANSWER - Post one rider as a crossing guard until all have crossed.
What should you do if your ATV starts to tip while you are turning at a moderate speed? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Lean your body further into the turn while gradually reducing
speed.
What are two precautions to follow when observing the Code of Safety? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Keep your vehicle in good mechanical condition; wear protective clothing.
What do contour intervals on a topographic map show? - CORRECT ANSWER - how
much vertical distance there is between each contour line
When planning a trip into a remote area, what should you do to familiarize yourself with the
terrain? - CORRECT ANSWER - Study a topographic map.
What should you avoid when riding downhill? - CORRECT ANSWER - shifting weight
forward
If you lose all momentum going uphill what is the most important thing to remember? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Do not let the ATV roll backward.
