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Off-Road Vehicle Safety

Off-road vehicles (ORVs), such as dirt bikes, single-rider all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), two-up ATVs, side-by side ORVs and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), can be fun and exciting. To make sure that you (and others) stay safe on and around these vehicles, you’ll have to become familiar with some rules and regulations.

Read on for related lesson plans, equipment and safety guidelines and tips for riding.

Lesson Plans by grade level

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Vehicle Safety

Junior - Grades 4 to 6 Small groups contribute to a gallery of safety posters addressing rules and safety suggestions for cycling, riding an ATV, in-line skating, skateboarding, walking and snowmobiling.
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Technology and Transportation

Intermediate - Grades 7 to 8 Use this discussion and activity-based lesson plan to demonstrate how technology, such as cell phones and GPS, can impact your awareness of your surroundings and your ability to concentrate on potential dangers when you’re on the go.
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Innocent Until Proven Guilty

Secondary - Grades 9 to 12 In this activity, students will learn about the safe operation of ATVs. Through discussion and debate, students will think critically as they examine their attitudes and behaviours, and ultimately understand the consequences of taking risks when it comes to riding ATVs.
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Risky Behaviour and Prevention

Secondary - Grades 9 to 12 Through a group discussion and questionnaire-based exercise, students will learn about unsafe behaviours around different modes of transportation, like driving. Then, a fun guessing game will teach them why it’s important to recognize and understand road signs.

Safety tips for ORVs

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Resources