Disclosed is a portable safety trainer that can be totally controlled by an instructor and provides safety training in operating an ATV, a dirt bike or a snowmobile. The trainer uses an actual ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile as part of a course in basic safety. In one embodiment, the trainer is used in conjunction with a movie player and a screen to show students real-life examples of driving an ATV, dirt bike or snowmobile without endangering the safety of the students being trained.