R651-412-4. Curriculum Standards


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  •   At a minimum, all courses approved by the Division shall provide the following course content and shall be presented at a level appropriate for the average fourth grade student. The method of course content delivery is not specified.

      (a) Description of OHV riding in Utah.

      (b) Utah State Parks regulatory responsibilities.

      (c) OHV terminology including, but not imited, to: throttle, fuel shut-off valve, brakes, shift leer, engine stop switch, choke, spark arrestor/muffler, headlights, engine, footrest, ignition switch.

      (d) Utah State Laws.

      (e) Riding positions, turning and stopping.

      (f) Hypothermia, wind chill and cold weather survival.

      (g) Riding on different types of terrain.

      (h) Pre-ride inspections.

      (i) Towing a trailer.

      (ii) Crossing roads and highways.

      (iii) Dangers of drugs and alcohol.

      (i) Ethics, responsible riding and trail etiquette.

      (j) Tread Lightly

      (k) Proper safety equipment.

      (l) Snowmobile courses will also include avalanche safety information.

      (m) Any hands-on training provided by an authorized provider shall be conducted in accordance with and all applicable state and federal law.