As in many states, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation encourages anyone-especially youth-who will be operating off-highway vehicles to complete a safety course before operating on public lands, roads or trails. In Idaho's case, it's the Idaho State Parks and Recreation Responsible Riders OHV education course.
The course is free; it includes a home study course manual and a four-hour class with a written test and hands-on riding course. The courses are available all across Idaho.
Education classes teach:
- safe riding
- proper machine sizing
- weight distribution
- responsible and ethical riding
- proper handling and shifting
- riding within your ability
What to bring to class:
- Parent (each student must bring one parent or legal guardian)
- Properly sized and registered off-highway vehicle or off-highway motorcycle
- Pencil
- Approved helmet, goggles or face shield, gloves, long-sleeved shirt, long pants and boots
- Snacks and water (optional)
Please contact the Education Specialist below who represents your region of the state:
- for current registration information
- to submit your registration materials
- to let them know of your interest
North Idaho: Scott Hildesheim
Phone: (208) 215.9550
Fax: (208) 769.1418
Email: scott.hildesheim@idpr.idaho.gov
Southwest Idaho: Jonathan Okerlund
Phone: (208) 921.6404
Fax: (208) 334.3741
Email: jonathan.okerlund@idpr.idaho.gov
Eastern Idaho: Patrick Carlson
Phone: (208) 520.5387
Fax: (208) 525.7123
Email: patrick.carlson@idpr.idaho.gov
2011 Class Schedule
COURSES MAYBE CANCELLED WITHOUT PREREGISTRATION. PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND REGISTER FOR A COURSE IN YOUR AREA
GO TO OUR NEW ON-LINE OHV CLASS REGISTRATION FORM HERE
Eastern Idaho
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Contact: Patrick Carlson
pcarlson@idpr.idaho.gov
(208) 520-5387
Eastern Idaho
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June 4, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Pocatello, Location TBA |
9 a.m. |
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June 4, 2011 |
ATV |
Pocatello, Location TBA |
2 p.m. |
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June 10, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Idaho Falls, Noise Park |
9 a.m. |
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June 10, 2011 |
ATV |
Idaho Falls, Noise Park |
2 p.m. |
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June 18, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Preston, Location TBA |
9 a.m. |
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June 18, 2011 |
ATV |
Preston, Location TBA |
2 p.m. |
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July 9, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Mackay, Tourist Park |
9 a.m. |
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July 9, 2011 |
ATV |
Mackay, Tourist Park |
2 p.m. |
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July 29, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Salmon, Location TBA |
9 a.m. |
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July 29, 2011 |
ATV |
Salmon, Location TBA |
2 p.m. |
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Aug 5, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Blackfoot, Location TBA |
9 a.m. |
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Aug 5, 2011 |
ATV |
Blackfoot, Location TBA |
2 p.m. |
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Aug 12, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Lake Walcott State Park |
9 a.m. |
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Aug 12, 2011 |
ATV |
Lake Walcott State Park |
2 p.m. |
Southern Idaho
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Contact: Jonathan Okerlund
jokerlund@idpr.idaho.gov
(208) 921-6404 |
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May 21, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Nampa, Pickle Butte |
10 a.m. |
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May 21, 2011 |
ATV |
Nampa, Pickle Butte |
2 p.m. |
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June 4, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Twin Falls, Pike Mountain Parking lot |
10 a.m. |
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June 4, 2011 |
ATV |
Twin Falls, Pike Mountain Parking lot |
2 p.m. |
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June 11, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Eagle, Eagle Island State Park, OHV
Training Site |
10 a.m. |
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June 11, 2011 |
ATV |
Eagle, Eagle Island State Park, OHV
Training Site |
2 p.m. |
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July 9, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Boise, IDPR HQ
5657 Warm Springs Ave |
10 a.m. |
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July 9, 2011 |
ATV |
Boise, IDPR HQ
5657 Warm Springs Ave |
2 p.m. |
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July 23, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Nampa, Pickle Butte |
10 a.m. |
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July 23, 2011 |
ATV |
Nampa, Pickle Butte |
2 p.m. |
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August 6, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Mountain Home, Airport |
10 a.m. |
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August 6, 2011 |
ATV |
Mountain Home, Airport |
2 p.m. |
Northern Idaho
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Contact: Scott Hildesheim
scott.hildesheim@idpr.idaho.gov
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May 21, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Wallace, City Parking Lot |
10 a.m. |
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May 21, 2011 |
ATV |
Wallace, City Parking Lot |
2 p.m. |
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June 4, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Sandpoint, Bonner County
Fairgrounds |
10 a.m. |
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June 4, 2011 |
ATV |
Sandpoint, Bonner County
Fairgrounds |
2 p.m. |
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June 18, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Priest Lake State Park, Dickensheet
OHV Education Site |
10 a.m. |
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June 18, 2011 |
ATV |
Priest Lake State Park, Dickensheet
OHV Education Site |
2 p.m. |
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June 24, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Lewiston, Hells Gate State Park
OHV Education Site |
10 a.m. |
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June 24, 2011 |
ATV |
Lewiston, Hells Gate State Park
OHV Education Site |
2 p.m. |
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July 16, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County
Fairgrounds |
10 a.m. |
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July 16, 2011 |
ATV |
Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County
Fairgrounds |
2 p.m. |
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July 17, 2011 |
ATV |
Wallace Jamboree |
2 p.m. |
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July 30, 2011 |
Motorbike |
St. Maries, Benewah County
Fairgrounds |
10 a.m. |
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July 30, 2011 |
ATV |
St. Maries, Benewah County
Fairgrounds |
2 p.m. |
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August 13, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Lewiston, Hells Gate State Park
OHV Education Site |
10 a.m. |
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August 13, 2011 |
ATV |
Lewiston, Hells Gate State Park
OHV Education Site |
2 p.m. |
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August 27, 2011 |
Motorbike |
Grangeville, Airport |
10 a.m. |
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August 27, 2011 |
ATV |
Grangeville, Airport |
2 p.m. |
Use the new on-line registration form (see link above) or download course registration here: ATV / Motorcycle Safety Course Registration Form
For additional information about OHV education opportunities, or to register, please contact IDPR's OHV Education Program at: (208) 514-2414 or e-mail: ohveducation@idpr.state.id.us
Other OHV Education Providers
ATV Safety Institute - www.atvsafety.org
MSF Dirtbike school - www.dirtbikeschool.com
Introduction to Trail Riding (ITR) is the next level DirtBike School course designed to familiarize riders with riding off-road on actual trails. The ITR course builds on the knowledge developed in the CRE course and teaches more advanced riding skills.
