1. Dressing appropriately for a snowmobile trip requires you to:
a. Dress in layers so you can adjust to the conditions as you ride
b. Wear a hat, gloves, scarf and boots
c. Dress to match the colors of your snowmobile
d. Always wear at least 4 layers of clothes
e. All of the above
2. What should you expect from snowmobile clothes or suits?
a. To be made of cotton
b.
To always be black
c.
To breathe and let moisture out
d.
To be waterproof
e. C and D
3.
Snowmobile boots should:
a.
Fit tightly and repel water
b.
Always be 2 sizes too big to allow for extra socks
c.
Be warm, comfort is not important
d. Repel water, fit comfortably and grip on slippery surfaces
e. Always be black
4. Part of a successful snowmobile trip is:
a.
Finding trails no one else has ridden on before
b.
Planning your riding
c.
Notifying someone not on your trip of your plans
d. Being spontaneous
e. B and C
5.
T or F Snowmobiles are generally designed for one person, the rider only.
TRUE
FALSE
6.
At night when you ride faster than your headlights and faster than you are able to react to a hazard and stop, you are:
a.
A safe rider
b.
Going too fast
c.
Over riding headlights
d. Riding in a group
e. B and C
7.
What can complicate riding at night?
a.
Wildlife
b.
Fog, snow and ice
c. Other riders
d.
Extreme cold
e.
None of the above
8. Why are riding positions essential to learn?
a.
The help you ride safe, see better and react quicker to changes
b.
They help your snowmobile run more effectively
c. They make riding more comfortable
d.
So fellow riders can see your signals
e.
C and D
9.
What is required when riding in a group?
a.
Riding side-by-side
b.
Connecting your snowmobiles with a rope to stay together
c. Allowing 2 seconds between you and the person riding in front of you
d.
Riding with proper space in between you and the other riders
e.
None of the above
10.
When transporting a child on a snowmobile, you should:
a.
Use extreme caution
b.
Allow the child to ride behind you on the seat
c.
Place the child in front of you on the seat
d.
Never carry a child
e.
A and C
11. T or F: Snowmobile helmets with visors keep the wind off your face and out of your eyes.
TRUE
FALSE
12. A snowmobiler might share the trail with:
a.
Cross country skiers
b.
Snow shoers and hikers
c.
Dog sleds
d.
Wildlife
e.
All of the above
13.
The most important responsibility of the lead snowmobile is:
a.
Knowing that all the snowmobiles are registered
b.
Knowing that all snowmobiles are in good working condition
c.
Knowing where all the good places to stop are
d.
Knowing the abilities of all the riders and leading at the pace of the least experienced
e. All of the above
14.
Wearing a scarf while snowmobiling:
a.
Can provide you extra warmth, but wearing one is not recommended
b.
Can be dangerous because it could become tangled in the snowmobile’s moving parts
c.
Is essential to staying warm
d.
Should never be considered
e.
None of the above
15.
Socks are important to snowmobilers because:
a.
Snowmobile boots won’t fit without them
b.
They prevent blisters
c.
They provide warmth and keep your feet dry
d.
They may be removed if you get too warm
e.
All of the above
16. Dressing in layers, is best for snowmobilers because:
a.
It allows you to adjust to weather conditions
b.
You can always add or remove clothes easily to regulate your body heat
c.
The more layers you wear, the less likely you are to get frostbite
d.
It makes the ride more comfortable
e.
A and B
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