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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