Description
Duration
One day
Group Size
Maximum of 4 learners (2 learners per ATV Quad Bike)
Who should attend
All persons who are required to operate a ATV quad bike
What you will learn
Course aims
The course aims to ensure learners are aware how to safely operate and how to perform routine maintenance to ATV Quad Bike
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course the learner will have covered the following:
Use of Operators Handbook
Controls
Preparation for driving (protective gear, helmets, eye protection and clothing)
Pre-ride inspection (tyres, wheels and controls)
Lights and switches
Oil and fuel (chain, driveshaft and chassis)
General points
Periodic maintenance
Studying the Terrain
Knowing the land (climbing and descending a hill traversing on a slope)
What your machine is capable of
Course Outline:
Getting started
Moving off
Running through the gears (type of transmission and gear selection)
Turning at low and higher speed
Reversing and riding through water
Awareness of permitted loads and use with implements
Safe riding practices (body position, correct methods, approaching obstacles)
Speeds relative to ground
Special notes
Breaking (ground conditions and weather conditions)
Safe parking
Safe stopping
HSWA ‘74 and PUWER ‘92