ATV Rules - 5 Mistakes Offroad riders make!
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- We all like to rider different, however, there are certain ATV rules of the trail that all offroad riders should try to follow, and certain mistakes Riders make that they should try and avoid.
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There are so many amazing public (and private) trails to enjoy riding with your ATV or Side by Side. By not thinking of other riders, however, can not only be dangerous but also ruin the enjoyment for many people. That is why every so often we discuss some rules of the trail that can be important to remember when out riding.
About a year and a half ago, we did our first video on ATV Trail Etiquette. For this version of mistakes riders make, we took the top 5 comments from that video to discuss rules of the trail that riders should keep in mind.
#1: Passing with Loud Exhaust and Music
When out on the trails you often come across other riders. These riders may just be moving slowly or stopped on the side of the road. When approaching, remember to slow down and turn the music down. This is two-fold, by slowing down your exhaust will become quieter, and it will also help keep dust and rocks from kicking up on other riders. While some enjoy loud music and exhaust, others don't. So slowing down and turning the music down is a curtesy to the riders around you.
#2 Waiting for other Riders at Turns
This one can be more and more important the bigger your riding group is. The idea is simple, when approaching a turn, stop at the turn, look behind you, and make sure the rider coming up next see's where you turn. Whether to avoid dust or just to get space, we all often like to spread out along the trail. Waiting at the turn ensure the rider coming up next does not miss the turn and goes the wrong way.
#3 Parking Lot Racers
This one is all too common and just outright dangerous. When in and around the trailhead, slow down. That might seem obvious, but riders get excited to get out on the trail or back to their trailer and tend to go way too fast. That's not even accounting for those that just don't care and speed around in areas they shouldn't. A lot is happening at a trailhead parking lot, so we should all make sure to slow down and be aware of everything happening around us at the trailhead.
#4 Don't Drink and Ride
I hesitate to bring this one up because every rider has heard it many times. Sadly, it's still a big problem, however. So the message is simple. Please don't drink and ride. Save the drinks for after the ride (If it's legal for you!) when everyone can relax and talk about the great day they had riding.
#5 Trail riding without lights
This is the one I always screw up on. I seem to forget all too often to turn my lights on when riding the trails. When someone notices and tells me, I gladly turn them on. While many riders prefer you to ride with your lights on, its actually a law in every state I am aware of. So even if you aren't doing it for other riders, you should at least do it for yourself.
So there we have it, the 5 most common complaints from riders that they wish others would follow (or at least the top 5 not discussed last time). Number 1 is still all the trash some riders leave behind, but have already covered that one....but seriously, pick up your trash, please!
Let's hear your thoughts, leave a comment below with the biggest mistake you see other riders make out on the trail. As always, thanks for watching, and I hope to see you on the trail!
I'll add one: do not trespass on private property and that includes farmland. If you choose to go on a farmland without permission, please stay on what appears to be the tractor path. Thanks guys, ride safe!
Thank you I’ve had people get lost and come onto my land by accident I’d say 75% of people realize they’re lost and just ride slowing and avoid food plots and mud hole but the other 25% don’t care and just tear shit up
Trespass. Might get shot.
Came here for exactly what the title says. I got a riders etiquette video instead 🤦🏻♂️
😵😵right
Right
Bad etiquette is a rider mistake.
This guy in the video wouldn’t survive with the people I grew up with. We’d eat him alive
kyndakrazy nah man, when you run around playing sports, riding bikes around town and being a free kid, you learn how to protect yourself in many way.
If you see someone in trouble HELP them! We were stuck in a really bad spot and were trying to winch out. Someone road up, looked at us turned around and drove off!
THIS is a great point. I always at least stop and see if someone needs a helping hand and go out of my way to help if I can. I've had people help me out of a jam. It's only common courtesy, and good Karma.
he had ducks on him off season :D
To most I do. But if someone is drinking (booze) and they get stuck, or they drive recklessly by me and my wife, I might not.
When I get my brothers quad stuck my friends just watch me pull it out by myself
Yea i got ran off the trail one time into 10 feet of watterthe guy just kept going my atv was sinking. I would had lost it if werent for these young kids that were near by that help me pull it out
1:30 My man disappeared into the tree
I've also been a headlight offender up until very recently, now I'll turn them on whenever I see other vehicles on the trail. Sometimes even when I don't.
I think my biggest pet peeve is with the trash! I can't for the life of me think why someone would just dump it anywhere they feel. You take it in, you take it out!
GhostSportsmanATV the trash one's true
@@saayun6663 yeah it's really sad.
sport quads don't have headlights. I have them on my atv but never heard of using them in daytime. been riding a lot of places in PA but never seen many use them, also no signs at atv parks recommending them.. Is this a west thing? Dirt bikes also ride where we ride and only a few of them have lights. Sounds like a good idea, i'll start using them.
Drunks man, drunks. That's all I'll say. Hate em
Im a younger teen and just bought a new Utv all for myself.. I stumbled onto your channel about trails in Minnesota. I rode on a Atv myself before I bought one myself. This is really helpful.
Right on! Great list. Don't know how I haven't stumbled into your channel till just now but fellow mn rider here and one of my complaints is people not staying on the marked trails! We need more trails out here and people riding off the marked trail is one of the biggest points people use against us as the off-road community here for getting new trails built.
Would love to hit the trails with you around here some day! Nemadji, red top, and all the systems along the north shore are great places to rip around. Also the iron range area with the ohv Park and all the trails up there out side the park will give you days worth of great scenic riding!!
I’m so glad I’m not the only one who thinks safety is absolutely paramount. This activity is already dangerous and we are trying our best to model to our kids out there.
As the founder of our atv club now retired from running it i always pound into people headlights and stop wait for next person at turns lol always but always ask everyone use lights 100 % you can see other riders way better coming at you when they on way safer . I hate that people drink drive toss garbage all over steady picking up cans or trash but odds are never get rid those type people :(
Yeppers; people continue to amaze me with their astounding levels of stupidity.
Own land on ATV trail... Trash/litter, loud music blaring, stupid loud exhaust for no reason and people shooting on trail (yes, firing off guns); are all the reasons I am thinking about taking my land out of the trail...
Don't think people realize that most of the ATV trails are owned by someone via donation / permission.
@@Aerogrow Unfortunate things like this happen to anyone worse yet land owners trying give back by allowing Access .
Understand feel your pain to bad theres those who destroy it for the masses . I would do no less if was me even tho i enjoy the sport so much . Just know there are some us respect closed signs no shooting stay on Designated trail . My self ride 95 % crown land / public land old roads & trails as rule never ever run into or across private land .
Odd time on powerlines ppl have grazing rights we still have access but are gates in those rare times most ppl close them but i have found open as well .
Great vid Chris 👍 All good topics to discuss. Personally, I ride with my lights on everywhere. Hairpin corners are especially bad because people feel they need to speed in these areas.
Lol I feel this with sledding never been on a quad trail in my life as my backyard has plenty of room but in the mountains I get all of this
Great video! I just never turn off my headlights, so they just turn on when i start it up!
I would agree with this list and the only thing I might add would be to ride with space when in groups so hopefully no one is crashing into each other! I ride a Honda Rancher 4x4 and while I’m sure it has good brakes, This machine I figure like probably all others sold today has so much compression I never need the brakes to slow down or even stop fast which means you won’t get a brake light! That’s why extra riding space is very important, but in truth I’m just an old guy who rides slow anyway so I’d probably never be in front of anybody anyways!
I also use a red rear blinkie that I use when I ride my bike on the path. Great attention getter. It's not a pet peeve, but just something I personally do.
When the ride is through this Buds for you.
Very good, thanks... High speed dusting (dirt roads) is a big one out here in AZ, Quartzsite but anywhere, like the parking lot racers, just something that can be controlled out of respect for others... thanks..
Good video keep up the good work . I try to say the same thing on my FB page we need to support the sport of ATVING the right way . Let's clean up the sport and ride right .
Hey thanks for the compliment! I agree, the safer/cleaner we all ride the better it will help the sport overall.
Great video. You nailed it on every topic
Thanks, Gappa! I appreciate that. 👍
I drink n smoke n definitely don't while riding! It's just the right thing to do. As a kid I have n it never goes well your absolutely right should just drink after the ride. This whole vid is on point!!
I've watched this before but it came up in my suggested and I remember why I sub this channel. This is all good tips. The garbage is an issue, and more often than not it's the mud truckers. But people think it's the ATV riders. What's worse is you are out in the mud with a 6ft box and you can't put the bud light can in your box?
what do you need to get a trail permit in canada? and what do you need ?
My wife and I love watching your videos. And you didn’t disappoint this time either. Great stuff! Oh yeah, could you help me convince my wife that we need a SxS? That would be great, thanks.😂
One insurance, one license, one club membership. One gas bill. That should do it.:)
Mrs Passtrav, your family needs a sxs. You wont regret it. The family that wheels together, stays together👍
Yeah me too. Trying to convince her that SxS riding is the way to go.
Take her for a test ride in one
Ty your so correct on all issues , thanks for sharing if someone hits my kid they will lose more than their ride
Thanks for the guidence I'm a new rider
There a few close calls I’ve had coming around corners with lots off trees and someone comes flying around the corner on their left side. I’ve left trails and went somewhere else because of that.
The Hatfield McCoy trails are horrible about that, So many people flying around blind curves, every time I'm down there, I see at least one accident involving people driving beyond their common sense/skill level.
Actually, these five tips are based on, giving respect is getting respect. Totally agree with your 5 points. While driving you have to stay sharp, alcohol does not fit with that. Actually I miss point 6, good and safe clothing.
It's crazy ya gotta even bring these Rules up..
Great video tips, one question though: riding a 4x4 on flat surface like a dry lake firm sand surface; to avoid from flipping over when turning should I shift to 2x4 before start riding or should I keep the 4x4 option on ?
In other words, are there more chances to flip over with the 4 wheel’s traction ON or should I shift to 2 wheel’s traction instead, before start riding it?
Thank you
2x4 don't use 4x4 unless u need it
I think it has more to do with the speed you are going when turning a corner than whether you are in 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive. If you are going too fast in a corner your chances of flipping the ATV increase.
Only use 4x4 when you actually need it because having it in 4x4 isn't great on fuel economy and it can possibly tear up your drive train when riding so unless its soft dirt, mud, or hillclimbing, leave in 2x4
Hi, I come from overseas in Taiwan and I like to see your video. But it's being a long time you don't have new video. Looking forward to it in the near future.
I agree with all 5!! The #1 pet peeve from before "TRASH" , yes !! Every time I go out and I see it, just pisses me off! The headlight thing.... it's just automatic for me, I'm a snowmobiler that happens to also ride 4 wheelers too, there is no switch on a sled to turn off :-)
Where did you get your atv wrap?
I hate them speaker boxes anyway. they usually play crap rap or horrible pop country.
Plus bad quality. The drivers in those are awful
Always ride with buddies!!
Nice video, good points 👍👍
Need to relax in a backyard chair next video, great video bro
I've never heard of the headlight thing. Apparently it's not a law in Idaho. Honestly it's never crossed my mind. Good advice.
Ryan Rose ya same in Wisconsin my brothers yfz doesn’t have lights and he got stoped by the dnr and nothing was said about that
The second one is great. 😂😂
my go to riding area is a block from my house.hundreds of hectares of crown land forest trails,logging roads,open fields and long mud bogs.i've been riding there almost daily for the last 2 months since i bought the lake house and have yet to come across another off roader, however i constantly come across horse riders.i pull off and shut down the sxs till they are well past.
Ed, that sounds absolutely amazing! What an awesome setup right in your backyard.
Horseback riders is another good one. I have heard it is really easy to spook the horse by riding by them at any real speed or noise. I have little experience riding around horses, but in the past have always just slowed to a crawl as I pass by them.
I’ve seen some horses on trails before. I just slow down and go by at a very slow speed.
Hey nice vids you were in my recommendation you get a sub
Hey Adam, thanks man I really appreciate that!
Thx for the tips keep up the goodwork i just got a (2004 arctic cat 250).
I have the same arctic cat except its a 300
@@highlightproductions2856 nice update on my ATV we went on a trail for a bit to see how it will handle and it got stuck then stalled lol its was fun tho
@@bluemajic 😂 yeh I went riding like 2 weeks ago i flipped it and broke the tie rod and ball joint so yeh
@@highlightproductions2856 that must suck lol it's harder than I thought to keep up with it
Great video truth
My major one is people either in my own group or others that throttle in dry dust and take off and slow down a mile ahead and turn leaving multiple people behind. Happens a lot to me in my group and when it’s big event rides the parking lot racers happens a lot they had one kid not long ago last year had to go to the hospital due to someone hitting him and took off
I never turn my headlights on during the day, used to ride a cr 250 dirtbike that didn't have a headlight. Maybe I should start though because my quad is cammo.
I hate drunk driving but coming back after a long work day from making trails a cold beer on the fourwheeler driving back is pretty nice 😅
Where'd you get those headlights from?
awesome video
Awesome
That video is the best thank you very much I wish lost like you you know but unfortunately a lots of the kids young kids with their parents they are the ones sometimes they are unsupervised and they do crazy things
Whole time for some reason I was laughing thinking about the tree going "sir, excuse me sir! You parked your noise maker on my foot. This is unnecessary to talk to yourself!" Question though! I just started 4wheeling a year ago. This year I'm finding more advanced trails to go on. What is the trail etiquette for speed around blind corners? Is it ok to bomb them as long as you stay to your right or do you need to slow way down? I've had multiple people bomb them so fast they didnt have time to throw up a hand to let me know there were 5 more riders coming. (I may or may not be guilty too)
Along with waiting at a turn before making it I periodically stop and wait for fellows riders to catch up just in case they're having a problem and need help. The further I ride on without waiting for a catch up the further I'll have to ride back to see what the hold up is. When waiting for other riders it really makes a difference when they have their headlights on. You can literally see them through the forest three times further with headlights on than without.
Thanks for the awesome videos! Maybe a video showing how to ride a more technical section in the future.
Thanks for the in depth response Colorado Kodiak! You bring up a great point I didn't even touch on with waiting in case they need help (wish I would have thought to mention that). It's a great point, especially if they need help because something happened. It's less of an issue if their machine just stopped, but who is to say they didn't roll over or get hurt. I have been on a ride where I noticed someone missing and sure enough they ended up tipping their machine a little way's back.
Good idea on the "how to ride" video! I will give that one some thought.
I do that all the time when I ride with my grandpa
All good stuff.
Thanks, Robert.
You remind me of Bill Burr when you get fired up.
Last week we went Atv riding, super exhausted…at the camp, many of us were sleeping sound then at around 8am, there were two guys came into the camp, loaded theirs Atv then boom.
Woke up the whole camp.
They done theirs rides then came back to the camp at full speed and super loud.
One guy got pissed off so much he wanted to confront the two dudes.
We told him not to bother as they were about to leave.
Very sad that people have no common sense.
how dare someone drive home at 8am! the nerve!!
What do you do when you don’t have lights on your quad at all, I’m pretty new to all this but it seems to me not all quads are built with lights?
I’m pretty sure every quad has lights, mine has indicators as well.
They don’t all have lights but should have a light bar installed instead.
i never ever thought about turning our headlights on
So can I just ask why turn the head lights on? I’m going to do it but just wondering
Does the not seeing someone makeing a turn happen a lot I Ride solo
Few others that help when in a big group yous hand signals to tell the person behind u there's gonna be a turn coming up so he doesn't as ccidently rear end u when u try to slow down an make a turn an if u have to stop in a trail get off the trail as fare as u can to let others get by so ur not blocking the trail
at least one rider in your group should have a first aid kit that allows you to do splints and other slightly mire serious injuries this should also include a thermal emergency blanket and a rain suit or poncho to keep anyone that is hurt warm and dry. it would also help if they have some first aid training
My first time riding at a park I did all of these
Good video
New rider. I can hang with this guy!
Amen!
One thing that bothers me is, people blocking the trail, if you need to stop, pull over! Especially around a bend
Dude come to Kentucky and say that stuff I’ll seat back and watch 😂😂😂
your videos enforce why dirt bikes are better than quads.. bravo..
What size atv should a 12 year old 4feet 7 inches get small, medium or large
Definitely not large, I would go medium
Thanks
Like a 250 Like a honda trx250
Here is number 6 this is a big one for me. If your riding with an infant in your side by side which is a stupid thing to do!!! When I am behind you pull over so I can get bye, please be respectful I cannot stand people who are willing to jeopardize there kids safety because they think it's okay to take an infant out on the trails then drive 2 mph. Please get a baby sitter. I am out here to have fun and go fast that is why I have an ATV.
I drive slow in parking areas but some of ya'll need to watch your damn kids
pet peeve of mine is the guy who finds a line makes it through and then stops right in middle in the middle and end of the line so that the people have to either stop ,slow down or find another line out of the messy mud ,then stands there and watches them trying to manuver around him ,it is just rider ediquet to move out of the way so that all get through instead of having to help the second , thgird or fouth guy out of the soggy sluff .
What quad is that?
Nice just be kind and respectful
I won’t say it isn’t a problem, but I’ve never run into the group where drinking is causing any issues. All the groups I’ve seen usually have a cooler or two and drink a beer every couple hours or even every hour. They always have water and pop too, though.
I think it’s too easy to just vilify anyone holding a beer. I’m sure I’ll get down voted to oblivion but beer isn’t bad. Irresponsible riding is the real issue.
I love to have a few drinks, but I’m not one to drink on the trail so this doesn’t hit “home” for me. Playing devils advocate for those who are responsible.
Never seen an issue with people drinking out wheeling? LOL. I drink some. A few in our group do too. But I hang with them because they arent dicks. I've seen a LOT of drunks causing all sorts of issues from fighting with people, being a severe nuisance, tearing up park grounds, to being air lifted out on 2 occassions.
I think Drink Responsibly is the key. Many dont have that ability.
I understand you playing devils advocate for those who drink responsibly. I did not mean, do not drink and ride period...I should have maybe worded it to say drink and ride responsibly.
I agree with Jim, drinking and riding is a serous problem. You and some others might drink responsibly, but so, so many riders do not. That's like saying we should be able to drink in our cars, because drinking a beer while driving down the road won't get you drunk.
I don't think beer is the problem, its definitely the one drinking it. Beer doesn't cause accidents, irresponsible riders do. Unfortunately it has become such an issue. I fear that it won't be too long before drinking and riding is illegal. Which sucks for people like you, who like to enjoy the outdoors and have a beer or two responsibly while out riding for the day.
on narrow trails, be respectful to other riders pull over a little.i was on dead horse this week 60'' trail and had machines the size of cars coming at me, the fibs would not give a inch. my favorite trail ,pretty sure you would like it.
Thanks for the input! Where is the trail at?
@@NavigateOffroad clam lake wi . its a slow pace trail lots of water my favorite trail .
Really? Never been there...and I am out of WI! Looks like I have a new trail to hit.
Little late to the party, but another thing that I see closing down parks left and right in WNC is, STAY ON THE TRAIL... we have had so many small parks and even larger one close down to the public due to riders tearing up off trail locations.
Came here for a Tips list but got a pet peeve list 🤦♂️
👍🏻. Some constructive criticism if u want it, frame your shots differently. The part when you talk about headlights was the closest to a good framed shot minus the cutaways. Loved the video but the framing drove me crazy😝🇨🇦
I HATE when big groups stop for a break, but don't pull off the trail. they just block the trail.
420reefer that’s just plain rude.
I forget my headlights all the time.
drinking and driving is a huge problem not only in atv com but the public general
Another one is letting passing riders know how many people are behind you you hold up a number to show them and they wave they just don’t know that it means hey I have someone behind me I did this every time and not once did someone do anything but wave
Running away from the sun? Must be a Vampire. I thought he looked kinda pasty.
Amen
Its 2020.. got any more of them.......
Pixels?
Social distancing on the trail
All commen sence and if people cant follow simple commen decensty
Im trying to learn how to snow ride on an overpowered 500 any tips?🤣
Are those them $50 Bluetooth speakers you reviewed?
The only time I find dropping trash acceptable, is if you're riding with your water bottle or whatever, and hit some rough stuff and accidentally drop it and either don't notice for a while, or just can't find it for whatever reason. If it's an accident, hey, whatever that's fine... But if you just throw your trash on the ground, screw you. Stop it.
Lost a couple friends by having a casual drink and driving there machines so its not a bad rule to announce.
God bless spread his word!
Racing close to others in the parking/loading area. Seen high speed passes past my friend's young children almost hitting them. Not good
5:33 don't worry,my lights are LED and i can't turn them off...
One of the biggest issues ive seen is people who ride on the wrong side in a blind turn or park on the wrong side in a blind turn. Ive come into blind turns hugging the inside so i dont go head on with anyone and some (insert bad word) goes head on with me. Not cool and you can seriously hurt someone.
Great point! Many accidents have been caused this way. To double tap on something you said here as well....riders should be aware of their surroundings when parking, and not park on corners!
@@NavigateOffroad the lady told me they wanted photos of the river. 🤦♂️
a blind corner should always be taken at slow speed but not everyone gets that. Nobody should stop there either unless broken down.
#2 is a pretty good one. I met up with my brother at an off-road park approx 3 hours late cuz I had so much to do but he made friends with some randoms and their child had a little trail bike and I was at the back and making sure the kid didn’t eat shit on the trail and they went left me and the child went right and I had just met these people. Small park and everything worked out but not everyone is as nice as me. I could’ve been buffalo bill
rule number 1 for trail riding is not sticking your neck out for random people because you will get screwed over and you will have no one to blame but yourself
In some states like New York you get chaught drinking your done .
yea but can't you get arrested for breathing wrong in NY?!
😂 I'm kidding of course. Drinking in excess and riding is a terrible idea and a sad/serious problem!
Where did this guy go haven’t seen a new Video in a while
You forgot most important one!
(Passing someone through a puddle )
Be respectful and don’t splash otherwise you will have many pissed 😤 off riders chasing you. I like to compare this one as if you just brake checked someone 🥴
I slow down but my exhaust pops a lot 😂 so I stay going fast
4:33 I agree
When someone stops right in front of u