practice techniques with the help of an experienced driver In an open area off the road and away from obstacles and other drivers
Helmets and Protective Gear
Due to the nature of driving a Quad, it is essential to wear protective clothing for comfort and greatly reduces the risk of injury.
HEAD
The helmet is mandatory for any occupant of a quad or a side by side. Wearing the Seat belt for the side by side equipped with them is also mandatory. Your helmet is the most important piece of protective gear for safe riding as it can prevent a serious head injury. Goggles or a face shield help protect your eyes from dust and/or debris and also help with visibility. When purchasing a helmet, please make sure that it meets at least one of the following standards:
Canadian Standards Association D230 "Safety Helmets for Motorcycle Riders"
Snell Memorial Foundation "Standard for Protective Headgear"
United States of America "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218" and bear the symbol DOT
American National Standard "Specifications for Protective Headgear for Vehicle User" Z90.1 (ANSI)
HANDS
Good gloves will help protect your hands from the cold, or if you take a fall.
BODY
Long-sleeved shirt or jersey and a pair of long pants. Off-road riding gear, such as pants with knee pads and a jersey with shoulder pads, provide better protection.
FEET
The best protective footwear is a pair of over-the-ankle boots with heels to prevent your feet from slipping off the footrests.
Quad Under the Age of 16
Any driver under the age of 16 who operates a quad in New Brunswick must be supervised and accompanied by a person 19 years of age or older who has successfully completed an approved safety training course.
Drivers under the age of 16 can only operate one of the following Quad’s
For any Quad model that is 2009 or older
Varies depending on the engine size.
Persons who are between the ages of 12 and 15 years old :
Quad’s engine size must NOT exceed 90cc AND the operator must be able to rest both feet comfortably on the pegs.
Persons who are between the ages of 6 and 11 years old
Quad’s engine size must NOT exceed 70cc AND the operator must be to rest both feet comfortably on the pegs.
OR
For any Quad model since 2010
The Quad must be in compliance with the AMSI / SVIA 1-2007 standard for vehicles that may be driven by a person who is age six or older, and under the age of 16, and will ensure that these vehicles have speed limiters set at the following levels:
Category Y-6+ (Youth 6 and over): Maximum speed of 16 km/h.
Category Y-10 + Quad: (Youth 10 and over): Maximum speed of 24 km/h.
Category Y-12+ Quad: (Youth 12 and over): Maximum speed of 24 km/h.
Category T (transition models for teens who are 14 and 15 years old, (with adult supervision): Maximum speed of 32 km/h.
In summary, all you need to remember is this: There will be a manufacturer’s decal on these bikes (2010 up to now) that states which category the bike is, and they now have limiters set for each specific level. So, for these Quads, you just need to respect the manufacturer’s decal that is on the Quad.
Make Quad safety a priority for you and your family.
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