Quiz: Be Prepared to Ride | Safe Riders! Safety Awareness

Snowmobile riding apparel should be worn in layers that include: A: Lightweight, non-cotton under layers and windproof and waterproof outer layers
B: Water repellant gloves and non-cotton socks
C: Helmet, facemask and eye protection
D: Waterproof boots with liner that wicks perspiration away from the foot
E: All of the above

Which safety equipment do you not need to carry on your snowmobile? A map plus a compass or GPS
B: Safety certification card
C: A strobe light or flares
D: Matches in a waterproof container and a candle or fire starter
E: None of the above

Snowmobile manufacturers provide a basic tool kit that should always remain with the snowmobile. Also consider carrying these additional items on your snowmobile: A: Ice picks
B: Bungee cords and a tow rope
C: Electrical or duct tape
D: Beverage cooler
E: B and C

Planning your snowmobile trip should include: A: Looking for opportunities to get away and ride by yourself
B: Never referring to maps since it’s better to be a free spirit
C: Considering gasoline supplies, the abilities of other riders,and allowing time to
stop and enjoy sights during your ride
D: Never telling others where you’re going to ride, particularly when headed to your
favorite or ‘secret’ location
E: All of the above

When hauling a snowmobile on a trailer, it can be safely secured by: A: Rope or rubber bungee cords
B: If an enclosed trailer, simply drive the snowmobile in and close the doors
C: A metal rod, bar, fastening pin, or trailer tie-down straps
D: Just setting the snowmobile’s parking brake
E: All of the above

Your pre-ride checklist should include: A: Ensuring the snowmobile’s throttle, track and skis operate freely
B: Ensuring the snowmobile’s emergency switch, headlight and tail light work properly
C: Checking the weather forecast to ensure you have proper clothing
D: Ensuring you have a tool kit and appropriate personal and emergency safety items
E: All of the above

When can you drive a snowmobile on a road? A: Only when a marked trail crosses a road
B: When road is signed as a ‘route’ open to shared use with automobiles
C: When allowed by local ordinance on city streets
D: When road is formally closed to other vehicles and designated open to
snowmobile use only
E: All of the above

Trespassing on a snowmobile: A: Is illegal on private property, railroad right-of-way, and in Wilderness, wildlife winter
range or designated ski areas
B: Can greatly expand your riding area
C: Can lead to trail closures
D: A and C
E: None of the above

Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs when driving your snowmobile: A: Will help keep you relaxed and improve your driving ability
B: Will not affect your ability to maneuver your snowmobile
C: Will cause your coordination, reaction time, and stability to be reduced
D: Can result in your arrest
E: C and D

Which of the following is generally not a violation when operating a snowmobile: A: Exceeding posted speed limits
B: Failing to pay snowmobile registration, trail pass, or user fees
C: Altering exhaust systems to make your snowmobile louder
D: Operating against oncoming road vehicle traffic when on a marked trail in the road ditch
E: None of the above

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