The ROHVA Basic DriverCourse is a hands-on class, for licensed drivers aged 18 and older, conducted by a certified ROV DriverCoach. Our DriverCoaches will help you develop the basic skills to operate your ROV in an off-road environment and teach you driving strategies to make safe and responsible driving decisions. The ROHVA Basic DriverCourse offers students approximately three hours of driving time on a closed range and post-exercise discussions to expand on the driving skills and strategies you’ve learned. 

Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles, sometimes referred to as side-by-sides, UTVs, or ROVs, handle differently than other vehicles, such as ATVs, motorcycles, and cars. Learning how to drive your ROV is an important first step for you and your passengers.

The Closed Range Exercises include:

• Understanding and identifying an ROV’s primary parts and controls
• Starting out and stopping smoothly
• Low speed steering
• Turning and backing up
• Braking, both normal and quick stops
• Swerving

At the end of the course, each student will be given a copy of the Tips Guide for the ROV Driver and discuss topics such as using a spotter, driving on different terrains, and vehicle recovery methods. The Tips Guide for the ROV Driver is theirs to keep and is a great resource for practicing the skills they have learned throughout the DriverCourse.

Course Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Hold a valid driver’s license
• Have completed the ROHVA E-Course prior to arrival: https://cbt.rohva.org/
  • Completion certificate will need to be uploaded to your registration or emailed to adam.krantz@scouting.org ahead of the course
• Be wearing the appropriate, required gear on the day of training
  • Long sleeves
  • Long pants
  • Boots that cover the ankle
  • Gloves
  • A DOT approved full face shield helmet (or a half helment with goggles)
    • A limited number of helmets will be available, please indicate if needed on your registration

Participants will need to bring a sack lunch as part of the course.