Arizona off-highway vehicle owners must take new safety course

The big picture: The new course was part of a package of OHV safety rules passed by the Legislature this year in response to an uptick in disrespectful and unsafe OHV use during and after the pandemic, bill sponsor state Sen. Sine Kerr said.

• OHVs include ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes and dune buggies.
• The legislation also made it illegal to operate an OHV without a driver's license and mandated citations for underage users and their parents.
• Drivers and passengers under age 18 are now required to wear helmets.
• The bill also clarified that it's illegal to have open alcohol containers in an OHV.

How it works: The new course is free and must be completed by at least one owner before OHV registration or renewal.

• It consists of a 10-minute instructional video followed by 20 multiple-choice questions and can be completed online or at any Motor Vehicle Division office, state Department of Transportation spokesperson Bill Lamoreaux told Axios.

Zoom in: Think you already know the rules for driving an OHV? Here are some sample questions from the quiz, per ADOT:

• When should you check the weather before heading out for an off-road trip? (answer: Immediately before leaving for the most up-to-date information)
• To help minimize the impact of OHV use, what should you do? (answer: Stay on designated roads and trails)
• What do you need to operate any vehicle? (answer: Driver license, registration and insurance)