<<< Back to Safety Staying Alive and Healthy Night Riding: Nine out of ten fatalities occur after dark Visibility is reduced Overdriving headlights means you cannot miss hazards Becoming disoriented and lost is easy to do Never ride alone Wear reflective outer clothing Always wear full gear even if going “next door” Often includes alcohol consumption and excessive speed Carry a small FLASHLIGHT! Ice & Sleds Drowning is one of the leading causes of snowmobile fatalities Ice is never a safe bet Conditions can change in several hours If you must cross – “ Know before you go “ Stay on a marked trail If you hit slush, power your way through Consider a buoyant snowmobile suit Carry ice picks (on your body) and a rescue throw rope If you are fortunate enough to get out, stay flat and roll to stronger ice You must find or create shelter fast. Drink & Operate a Snowmobile Alcohol is involved in over 70% of snowmobile fatalities Small amounts of alcohol impair perception, reaction time and ability to control your sled Alcohol increases susceptibility to hypothermia, decreasing your chance of survival Operating your sled while impaired is a Criminal act and will result in suspension of all driving privileges Police forces and STOP officers are on snowmobile patrol to enforce The Motorized Snow Vehicles Act Drive Defensively Be extra alert for danger Never assume what another operator will do Watch For: Obstacles hidden by snow Trees and branches on OFSC prescribed Trail Slow grooming equipment Oncoming sleds Other OFSC prescribed Trail users. (Some OFSC prescribed Trails are multi use) Wildlife OFSC prescribed Trail washouts, flooding and boils Snow banks and moguls Road and railway crossings Unexpected corners, intersections and stops Bridges, open water, unsafe ice and logging operations Top of Document
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Night Riding:
Ice & Sleds
Drink & Operate a Snowmobile
Drive Defensively
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