The Jefferson County 4-H program will hold an ATV safety course from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Regional Park during the week of spring break.
The course is designed for children ages 8 to 16.
This hands-on, half-day ATV rider course will offer county youths an opportunity to increase their safety knowledge and to practice basic riding skills in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of a licensed instructor.
The course includes pre-ride inspection, starting and stopping, quick turns, hill riding, emergency stopping and swerving and riding over obstacles.
Participants will also learn about protective gear, local regulations, places to ride and environmental concerns.
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The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service 4-H ATV Safety Program does not charge for this training thanks to a grant from the ATV Safety Institute and the National 4-H Council. The ATV Safety Institute ATV Rider Course is valued at $55 per person for youth ages 6 to 15 and $150 per person for people ages 16 and older.
ATVs will be provided. Participants must wear the proper riding gear at all times during training, including over-the-ankle boots or shoes, sturdy gloves, long pants, long-sleeved shirt or jacket.
Department of Transportation-approved motorcycle helmets and goggles or face shields will be provided.
A parent or guardian must be present for children ages 8 to 11. It is encouraged but not required that a parent or guardian be present for all riders under 16.
Class size is limited. Call 534-1033 to register or for more information.