Snowmobile Safety
Knowing all you can about your snowmobile and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding.
Description
Certification: Canada Safety Council
Valid: 3 Years
Knowing all you can about your Snowmobile and the places you can ride is the best preparation for safe and enjoyable riding. The Snowmobile Rider’s course is a 5-7 hour “all hands on” training program based on field-proven techniques, provides a fun and orderly way to learn proper Snowmobile operation. The rider learns about controls, reading terrain, turning, and climbing hills.
There are additional job and/or Snowmobile manufacturer regulations that you must adhere to as you operate an Snowmobile. Examples include: PPE standards and public land restrictions.
Course Outline:
- Introduction to Snowmobile Safety Safety
- Pre-Drive Inspection
- Range Signals
- Controls & Safety Equipment
- Starting & Stopping
- Starting Out, Moving Forwards & Backwards
- Braking
- Driving Strategies
- Turning
- Driving Circles & Figure 8’s
- Quick Turns
- Quick Stops in a Straight Line
- Emergency Stops / Swerves
- Driving Over Obstacles
- Hills
- Hauling Cargo
- Safe Winching Practices
- Safe Driving Practices
- Environmental Concerns
- Trail Drive
- Loading & Securing
- Wrap-Up & Review
As part of this course, you will:
- Take part in practical on-trail course activities
Prerequisites
- Be at least 16 years of age
- PPE – CSA approved helmet, steel toe boots, gloves and weather appropriate and modest clothing (no shorts or tank tops)
- Bagged lunch
- Government Issued Photo I.D.
- Snowmobile (1 per person) (Alpha can supply snowmobiles)