Q. What is the North Dakota ATV Safety Certificate?

A. The OHV Safety Certificate is proof that you have successfully completed an ATV Safety Course that is approved by the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation.

Q. Who needs the North Dakota ATV Safety Certificate?

A. An ATV Safety Certificate is required for all ATV riders in North Dakota who are over the age of 12 and under the age of 17. Note - there may be additional restrictions for riders under 18. To learn more, visit the North Dakota ATV Laws & Regulations page.

Q. What is the advantage of taking the online ATV Safety Course?

A. With the online ATV Safety Course, you will learn all about ATV Safety from the comfort of your own home! Study the narrated, interactive online course, then take the visual ATV safety exam to get certified. Best of all, registration is free and you only pay if you want to obtain your North Dakota ATV Safety Certificate!

Q. How many images and animations are in the ATV Safety Course?

A. The online study guide contains approximately 200 detailed illustrations, and over 30 interactive exercises that cover every aspect of ATV Safety, from the parts of an ATV to safety gear to basic outdoor survival techniques.

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Q. How exactly do I complete the online ATV course to get my ATV Safety Certificate?

A. You can obtain your North Dakota ATV Safety Certificate in 4 easy steps:

  1. Study the Online ATV Safety Course
  2. Successfully pass each End of Chapter Quiz
  3. Successfully pass the ATV Safety Final Exam
  4. Obtain your OHV Safety Certificate (print a temp card right away and get your permanent card in the mail!)

Q. What is the passing grade for the course?

A. You must achieve a grade of 80% (8/10) or higher to pass each chapter quiz. Then you must also achieve a grade of 80% (48/60) or higher to pass the final exam.

Q. What happens if I fail a chapter quiz or the final ATV Safety Exam?

A. No problem! You're here to learn! Simply review your answers and try the quiz or exam again. There are no penalties if you fail, and you can retry at any time. Note, however, that quizzes and final exams are generated at random. When you retry the quiz/exam, you will never see the same exact questions.

Q. How much does the online ATV Safety Course Cost?

A. The one-time course fee is $34.95. The fee includes unlimited attempts at the final exam, as well as printing and shipping of your permanent North Dakota ATV Safety Certificate.

Q. Can I take the ATV Safety Course any time? Day or Night?

A. Absolutely! You can take the ATV Safety Course AND ATV Certification exam at any time of the day!

Q. Once I'm done with this online course, do I need to take hands-on ATV Training?

A. No. Although hands-on ATV Safety Training is a good idea for all new riders, you are not required to take formal ATV Training in order to obtain your ATV Safety Certificate OR ride on North Dakota's Public Roads.

Q. Is there a time limit to complete the online course?

A. You can take the online course at any time, day or night. However, courses must be completed within 90 days of payment at which time your access to the course will expire.