Quiz: Key Snowmobile Parts | Safe Riders! Safety Awareness

The throttle and brake lever:

A: Are used to steer a snowmobile

B: Are used to start and stop a snowmobile

C: Are used to adjust a snowmobile engine’s idle speed

D: A and B

E: All of the above

Which of the following can be important when starting a snowmobile?

A: Engine stop switch

B: Key switch or recoil start handle

C: Lanyard

D: Choke

E: All of the above

A snowmobile belt:

A: Causes vibration and loss of speed when worn out

B: Is gripped by clutches to drive the track

C: Is used to fasten snowmobiling pants

D: A and B

E: All of the above

Snowmobile skis

A: Have wear bars that last the lifetime of a snowmobile

B: Do not need to be adjusted or aligned since they are very solid

C: Need to be waxed for greater speed and control

D: All of the above

E: None of the above

How far does a snowmobile's headlight effectively illuminate the trail ahead of it at night?

A: 50 feet

B: 100 feet

C: 200 feet

D: 300 feet

E: 400 feet

At what speed does a snowmobile start over driving its headlights at night (traveling faster than what its headlight can safely illuminate the trail ahead)?

A: 35 to 40 miles per hour

B: 45 to 50 miles per hour

C: 55 to 60 miles per hour

D: 65 to 70 miles per hour

E: None of the above

Which answer is not true about snowmobile mirrors?

A: If you have mirrors, you never need to turn around and look behind you

B: Mirrors help drivers see behind them

C: Mirrors may vibrate and have blind spots

D: You can’t always rely on mirrors

E: None of the above

What fluids are required to operate most snowmobiles?

A: Diesel fuel and brake fluid

B: Gasoline, oil and antifreeze

C: Transmission fluid

D: Water and grease

E: All of the above

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