TrailMaster Quiz – Virginia Off Road

Welcome to your Trailmaster Certification quiz. Once you complete it and pass, you will be able to purchase your badge which is $3 (that covers the cost of the badge).

If you score 80% or more, you will have passed the test and can get the badges at the end of the quiz.

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What is the most important principle of Tread Lightly! when off-roading?

A. Drive as fast as possible

B. Stay on designated trails

C. Blaze new trails to avoid mud

D. Go wherever your vehicle can handle

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Before heading out on a trail, what should you always do?

A. Drain excess fuel to reduce weight

B. Let your dog drive part of the way

C. Check local regulations and trail status

D. Air up your tires for maximum grip

E. Head out and scope the trail before others arrive

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What is the proper tire pressure adjustment for most off-road terrain?

A. Inflate tires to maximum PSI

B. Keep tires at highway PSI

C. Air down slightly for better traction

D. Remove the spare tire for better balance

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What should you do if you come across a fallen tree blocking the trail?

A. Drive around it off-trail

B. Turn around and leave

C. Clear it safely if permitted, or report it

D. Use it as a ramp for fun

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Why is it important to travel in groups or have communication devices on trails?

A. To brag about your truck

B. To challenge others to race

C. For safety in case of breakdown or emergency

D. To camp in unauthorized areas together

E. If you need to leave early, you can

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Which of the following is an example of poor trail etiquette?

A. Yielding to uphill drivers

B. Leaving trash behind

C. Helping recover a stuck vehicle

D. Staying in your vehicle on narrow paths

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What is the best action to take if your vehicle gets stuck in mud?

A. Hit the gas hard until you get out

B. Use traction boards or winch properly

C. Wait for the mud to dry

D. Abandon the vehicle and hike home

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Where should you stand if a winch is being used during recovery?

To the side of the vehicle

Between the two vehicles

Behind the vehicles

Beside the winch if possible

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In U.S. National Forests, off-roading is only allowed on:

A. Any path that looks like a trail

B. Paved roads only

C. All trails in the National Forest more than 4 ft wide

D. Designated Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) routes

E. Firebreaks and animal trails

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If nature calls while you’re on the trail, what should you do?

A. Go anywhere—it’s nature

B. Use a shovel or wag bag, 200 feet from water

C. Leave toilet paper behind

D. Mark the spot with a flag

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When meeting another vehicle on a narrow trail, who has the right of way?

A. The smaller vehicle

B. The driver going uphill

C. The faster vehicle

D. The newer vehicle

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Why is it important not to spin your tires excessively on the trail?

A. It saves fuel

B. It looks bad in photos

C. It causes trail erosion and damages terrain

D. It makes the engine too hot

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What is "Leave No Trace" in off-roading terms?

A. Leaving only deep tire tracks

B. Not taking photos

C. Pack out everything you brought in

D. Disguising your campfire

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Which of the following is a key recovery item for off-roaders?

A. Picnic basket

B. Jumper cables

C. A trailer hitch

D. GPS drone

E. Winch or recovery straps

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When is it acceptable to go off-trail to pass a slower vehicle?

A. If it’s muddy

B. Never—it damages the environment

C. If they wave you on

D. Only in winter

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What’s the best way to contribute to the off-road community?

A. Host races on public trails

B. Share unreleased trails on social media

C. Participate in clean-up and trail maintenance days

D. Drive louder and faster

E. Go to all meetup events you can

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You need this for using a GMRS radio when off-roading:

A. A License from the FCC

B. A radio that also has weatherband

C. An extra battery

D. Finding a channel people are not using

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