Safety NL is a leader in ATV, UTV and Snowmobile safety training in Newfoundland and Labrador. Whether it is required for work, or for recreation, we want you to be as safe as you can be. We are committed to reducing the number of injuries and fatalities that occur each year and our qualified instructors help us to achieve this.

Knowing all you can about your ATV, UTV or Snowmobile and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding. Our courses are 6.5 to 8 hours in length and training is provided by CSC certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper off-road vehicle operation.

We can deliver training to any region of the province (certain conditions apply). To learn more about our off-road vehicle safety training and to book a course, contact Jeff Daniels, Director of Occupational Health and Safety Programs and Development at jdaniels@safetynl.ca or call 1-877-754-0210.

Riders learn the following

  • Recognizing and accepting it as a motorized vehicle and use of controls
  • Reading terrain, turning, climbing hills
  • Varying operating conditions
  • Good judgement and courtesy
  • Recognizing your own capabilities and limitations is also a very important factor for the safe operation of your oof-road vehicle.

 

A signed consent form is required from a parent or legal guardian if the student is a minor. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent.

IN NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR, REGULATIONS STATE:

  • A person under 16 years of age may only operate an off-road vehicle that is within the manufacturer’s recommendation for the age and weight of the rider.
  • A person under 16 must be supervised by a licensed driver at least 18 years of age.
  • Appropriate certified helmet is mandatory.
  • An operator who is required to complete training under the Act shall, while operating an off-road vehicle, carry proof of completion of the approved training.
  • A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present.

ATV

Knowing all you can about your ATV and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding.

The ATV Rider’s course is 6-1/2 to 8 hour training program operated by CSC certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper ATV operation. The rider learns about controls, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills.

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IN NEWFOUNDLAND LABRADOR, REGULATIONS FOR ATV’S:

  • A person under 16 years of age may only operate an off-road vehicle that is within the manufacturer’s recommendation for the age and weight of the rider.
  • A person under 16 must be supervised by a licenced driver at least 18 years of age.
  • Appropriate certified helmet is mandatory.

 

A signed consent form is required from the parent or legal guardian. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent and without the parent or legal guardian present.

SIDE BY SIDE (UTV)

SafetyNL has a UTV Driver’s Course available. This course is a 6-1/2 to 8 hour training program operated by CSC certified instructors. The curriculum is based on field-tested techniques.

A UTV is designed to be a safe vehicle when used as intended. The key to safe operation is YOUR knowledge of the vehicle; recognizing and accepting it as a motorized vehicle; respecting its capabilities and its limitations; varying operating conditions; and good judgement and courtesy. Recognizing your own capabilities and limitations is also a very important factor for the safe operation of your UTV.

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Snowmobile

A snowmobile is designed to be a safe vehicle when used as intended. The key to safe operation is YOUR knowledge of the vehicle; recognizing and accepting it as a motorized vehicle; respecting its capabilities and its limitations; varying operating conditions; knowledge of local laws; and good judgement and courtesy. Recognizing your own capabilities and limitations is also a very important factor for the safe operation of a snowmobile.

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The Snowmobile Operators Course is a 7 to 8 hour training program operated by CSC certified instructors. The curriculum, which is based on field-tested techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper snowmobile operation. The rider learns about controls, reading terrain, turning and climbing hills.

A signed consent form is required from a parent or legal guardian if the student is a minor. No child will be allowed to ride without written parental consent.