ATV Certifications

Basic Certification

This certification is the minimum requirement for an employee to ride an ATV. Before you take the online test, you must watch the ATV Safety video on this page. With this certification you are NOT authorized to instruct or do orientations for customers or any other rider. Even after you pass the online test, you must ride with an instructor and pass a basic operation / riding test before you’re given your certification. Abeviation: BC

Advanced Certification

The comprehensive advanced certification test is conducted in person and in a controlled envirnoment with no phones, comupters, or not pads allowed. To complete your advanced certification, a driving test on a Rocky Mountain trail will be conducted by an instructor. This certification is a requirement to qualify for Instructor and / or Guide certifications. You will not pass the written test unless you read the Advanced Certification Training document and take in all the information in the ATV Safety video and ATV Riding Technics video. Abreviation: AC

Instructor Certification

The Instructor certification qualifies you to instruct employees, customers, and to conduct basic and advanced certification test (written and driving). To become a certified instructor you must have Advanced Certification, Class 1 Mechanic Functions Certification, complete 100 miles of Rocky Mountain trail riding in various terrain difficulties, and finalize another ride in various test sections with an instructor. Instructor levels: JAM (journeyman), PRO, and ELITE. 100 miles, 500 miles, and 1000 miles respectfully. See Instructor and Guide profiles. Abreviations: I-JAM, I-PRO, and I-ELITE

Guide Certification

The Guide certification qualifies you to guide employees or customers. Only a certified instructor and guide instructor at the PRO or ELITE level can test you for guide certification. The test will be a guiding experience where you will be tasked with guiding the instructor and at least one other rider through various terrain dificulties. Guide levels: JAM (journeyman), PRO, and ELITE. 20 miles, 100 miles, 1000 miles respectfully. Abreviations: G-JAM, G-PRO, and G-ELITE.

Class 1, 2, 3, and 4 Mechanic Functions Certifications

The mechanical functions certification tests your knowledge of mechanical parts and functions so you can conduct a reliable pre-ride inspection as well as diagnose and repair issues. Only a class 2 can certify a class 1. Only a class 3 can certify and class 2, etc… See CMF Requirements. Abreviations: CMF1, 2, 3, or 4

Summery

To do orientations at the shop or on trail, you need the Advanced Certification, Instructor Certification (JAM minimum), and at least Class 1 (CMF1) Certification.

Employee Certification Profiles

Instructors may download or print award certificates Basic Advanced CMF Instructor Guide

  • Andy Hitch — AC, I-ELITE, G-PRO, CMF4
  • Mady Hitch — AC, I-ELITE, G-ELITE, CMF1
  • Mark —
  • Ryan —
  • Trevor Moll —
  • Spenser Lawson —
  • Bonnie Nutt —
  • Josh —
  • Andrew —
  • Missy Hitch —
  • Jo Schrag —

Basic Certification Test

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ATV Basic Certification Test

Minimum requirement for an employee to ride an ATV (nstructor must still be present)

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Is it okay to wear a DOT approved 1/2 or 3/4 helmet?

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What should you do when you encounter rough terrain or obstacles? (select all that apply)

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Which can cause accidents (select all that apply)

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What can happen if you shift gears while the ATV is in motion? (select all that apply)

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Although long durable pants are suggested, which type of shorts are acceptable?

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Where is the front brake located on a utility quad?

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If riding in a seated postion (butt on the seat), how should your arms be?

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What is the number one cause of accidents

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What forward drive gear will you be in most of the time?

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Imagine yourself driving the ATV and the left side of it is tilted downhill. Which way should you lean your body?

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What should you check during your pre-ride inspection? (select all that apply)

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When driving downhill, which braking technic should you use?

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This is an advanced question and not fully covered in the ATV safety video. If the ATV feels like it's going to tip over, what are some things you can do? Note: none of these answers will guarantee the ATV won't tip over. Select answers you think could potentially help to keep it from happening.

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What are the minimum requirements for riding gear (select all that apply)

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Where is the rear brake located?

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When do you use low gear? (select all that apply)

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Which of these things should you NOT do when riding? (select all that apply)

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ATV Advanced Certification Training Document

CMF Requirements

Award Certificates