Quiz: Snowmobile Riding Tips | Safe Riders! Safety Awareness

When starting your snowmobile:

A: Be in a position where you can control it once it starts

B: Make sure it is pointed in a safe direction

C: Make sure the track, skis and throttle are not frozen

D: Make sure key is ‘on’ and emergency kill switch is ‘up’

E: All of the above

Why is it important to learn more riding positions than only ‘sitting’ on the snowmobile seat?

A: So other riders can see your hand signals better

B: They help save fuel and make the snowmobile run better

C: They are more comfortable and much safer

D: So you can safely and confidently respond to changing trail and terrain conditions

E: A and C

A right turn is signaled by:

A: Bending your right elbow, forming an "L" or right angle

B: Extending your right arm straight out from your shoulder

C: Bending your left elbow, forming an "L" or right angle

D: With your left arm, point to the right side of the trail while motioning over your head

E: Turning on the snowmobile’s right turn signal

Which signs do snowmobile operators have to obey?

A: Stop and yield signs

B: No trespassing, stay on trail, and speed limits

C: When on or along a road, all traffic signs posted for automobiles
including highway speed limits

D: A and B

E: All of the above

When riding in a group on trails:

A: Keep a safe distance between sleds by following the 3-Second Rule

B: Ride side-by-side to help keep your group together

C: Always ride single file

D: A and C

E: None of the above

When riding with passengers:

A: Place children in front of you on the seat

B: Do so only on snowmobiles with an extra long seat designed for 2 passengers

C: Go faster to help turn corners more easily

D: All of the above

E: None of the above

When riding alone:

A: Enjoy the opportunity for solitude and explore new places

B: Be doubly certain to ride safely and pack your emergency kit and safety gear

C: Always let someone know exactly where you’re going and when you will return

D: B and C

E: Absolutely never ride alone

If you get your snowmobile stuck, you should:

A: Stand up, wave, and call for help

B: Stand up, jump on the running boards, and give it full throttle to drive out

C: Walk for help

D: All of the above

E: None of the above

When riding at night it is important to:

A: Slow down and keep the snowmobile’s tail light clear of ice and snow

B: Avoid trails since wildlife likes to travel on them at night

C: Drive faster to help scare wildlife off trails

D: Understand a snowmobile’s headlight shines only 400 feet in front of it

E: All of the above

What can be safely towed with a snowmobile?

A: Inner tubes, sleds and toboggans

B: Skiers

C: A cutter with a rigid hitch

D: All of the above

E: Nothing should be towed with a snowmobile

Winter weather can produce a wide range of unpredictable snow conditions:

A: Always be prepared for the unexpected

B: Always speed up when riding in powder or wet snow

C: Riding on dirt or ice is the same as riding on packed trails

D: All of the above

E: None of the above

All snowmobile riders must:

A: Respect skiers, hikers, snowshoers and dogsleds using the same trail

B: Avoid snowmobile trails when cross-country skiers and dog sleds are present

C: Respect access across private and public lands since it is a privilege, not a right

D: A and C

E: All of the above

If you meet a trail groomer on the trail:

A: Slow down immediately since it travels very slow and you’ll be there quickly

B: Move your snowmobile to the far right side of the trail or off the trail

C: Try to stay off the freshly groomed trail once it passes by you

D: All of the above

E: None of the above

Snowmobiling on a freshly groomed trail before it has had time to set up and refreeze:

A: Is the best possible riding experience since it allows everyone in the group to
spread out and enjoy smooth trails

B: Allows you to go fast without worrying about bumps in the trail

C: Quickly destroys the trail base and results in rough trails

D: Provides a great opportunity to practice maneuvering your snowmobile

E: A and B

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