1. Who should you notify before you begin your snowmobile trip?
a. Your snowmobile club
b. Your local law enforcement agency
c. The park ranger
d.
Someone who is not riding with you
e. None of the above
2. T or F:
Hand signals are the best way to communicate on a snowmobile trip.
TRUE
FALSE
3. A right turn is signaled by:
a. Bending your right elbow, forming an “L” or right angle
b. Extending your right arm straight out at your side
c.
Bending your left elbow forming an “L” or right angle
d. Yelling, “Right Turn!”
e. None of the above
4.
Snow conditions and changes in weather will dictate the way you ride.
TRUE
FALSE
5.
Which tools should always be included in your tool kit?
a. Hammer
b.
Screwdrivers and wrenches
c.
Socket set
d. A basic motorcycle repair kit
e.
A and C
6.
Where should you store the tool kit?
a. Within a backpack worn on your back
b.
In the vehicle you use to haul your snowmobile
c. In the trailer you use to haul your snowmobile
d.
In the “trunk” or inside the hood of the snowmobile
e. None of the above
7.
Which signs do snowmobiles have to obey?
a.
Only snowmobile trail signs apply to snowmobiles
b.
Snowmobile trail signs, speed limit signs, and automotive road signs
c.
Stop signs only
d.
Snowmobiles don’t have to obey any road signs
e. A and C
8.
Why is it important to obey the Stay on Trail sign?
a.
To not disturb wildlife
b.
To avoid auto traffic in nearby roadways
c.
To avoid having an accident
d. To not trespass on private property
e.
A and D
9.
If you decide to ride a snowmobile on ice, there should be:
a.
At least 4 inches of clear ice to support you and the snowmobile
b. No visible cracks in the ice
c. Signs that say “Snowmobilers Welcome”
d.
Other snowmobiles on the ice
e. All of the above
10.
Ice is safe to travel across when:
a.
It is at least 4 inches thick
b.
You can follow the track left by someone else
c.
Ice is never totally safe
d.
Your friend says he made it across
e. You ride as fast as your snowmobile can go
11.
Responsible snowmobilers ride:
a.
Anywhere there is snow-covered ground
b.
On private property only
c.
Only on marked trails, on private property with permission, and off trails only when on property where cross-country travel is legal
d.
On the roads with other automobiles
e. A and D
12.
When riding in avalanche country:
a.
Never go help your friend who gets stuck while highmarking on a hillside
b.
Always carry an avalanche beacon, shovel and probe on you and practice how to use them
c.
Beware of riding into terrain traps
d.
Ride on hillsides one at a time while others in the group watch from the bottom toward the side with their snowmobiles pointed away from the hillside
e. All of the above
Hand Signals
Planning
Tools
Ice Safety
Trail Signs
Avalanche Safety
First Aid
Section Quiz
Site Map
Terms & Conditions
Acknowledgement
Resources
Contacts
