Equipment
What must you squeeze in order to add gasoline to the engine and move your snowmobile forward?
Throttle
Which should be characteristics of the outer layer of your snowmobile attire?
Windproof and waterproof
While operating a snowmobile on public lands or trails, all persons aged 12 years or older and born on or after January 1, 1985 must have which of the following in their possession?
Snowmobile Safety Certification.
What is a safety precaution that should be taken when operating a snowmobile at night.
Turn on your headlights and operate at a safe speed.
Which of the following is the proper technique for crossing a highway?
Come to a full stop and look both ways first.
Which of the following parts on a snowmobile helps protect you from any debris, ice or snow that may fly up during operation?
Windshield
What should you keep in mind when getting dressed before heading out on a snowmobile trip?
Dress in layers according to the weather.
In Wisconsin, you may operate a snowmobile next to a roadway, State or County Highways as long as you remain at a distance of how many feet?
10 feet.
What is the danger of overriding your headlights?
Does not allow sufficient time to reach to obstacles or hazards.
When riding in a group, where should the less experienced riders be?
In the middle.
What should be included in the regular maintenance of your snowmobile?
Checking and maintaining fluid levels.
How is most body heat lost?
From the head.
If riding within 100 feet or a person who is not on a snowmobile, what should you do?
Slow down to less than 10 mph.
Why should snowmobilers always carry emergency equipment when going for a ride?
An emergency can arise at any time and snowmobilers need to be prepared.
What does the hand signal of raising your left hand straight upright mean?
Why is it important to make sure the brake and directional lights on your trailer are working before trailering your snowmobile?
Other drivers will be notified of any stops, braking or turning.
The effects of the sun, wind and motion of the snowmobile can cause which of the following?
Rider fatigue.
When is it unlawful to operate in excess of 55 mph in the state of Wisconsin?
During the hours of darkness.
Why should snowmobilers operate at a reduced speed at night?
Your vision is limited at night and you don't want to override your headlights.
To ensure you are not following too closely, how much time should allow between yourself and the snowmobile in front of you?
3 seconds.
It is strongly recommended that ALL snowmobile helmets meet which standards?
US Department of Transportation Standards.
What is the condition in which the skin tissue freezes as a result of extreme cold?
Frostbite
In Wisconsin, what is required to legally operate a snowmobile
Registration certificate and decals.
What should the lead snowmobile signal to indicate snowmobiles are following behind?
A left arm moving upwards towards the head repeatedly with the thumb extended and the hand in a fist.
Which way should you lean if you are about to head up a hill?
Lean forward.