Official Snowmobile Rider Safety Education Course

Take this Montana state-approved online course, print your temporary certificate, and be on the snow in just a few hours.

Information on the safe operation of snowmobiles approved by the State of Montana for
Approved by Montana State Parks http://fwp.mt.gov/

Montana ATV, ORV, OHV License Course

Who Needs Snowmobile Education?

Anyone wanting to ride a snowmobile on specially designated roads must have a driver's license or a snowmobile safety certificate.

Get Montana Snowmobile Certified in 3 steps.

  1. Study & Pass the Online Course

    Study the free online course material. After completing the Today's Snowmobile Rider in Montana Course, you’ll take the MT snowmobile license Certification Exam. (If you don’t pass on the first try, don’t worry. Keep taking the exam for free until you pass.)

  2. Pay and Print Your Temporary Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate

    After passing and paying the $29.50 course fee, instantly print out a Temporary Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate, which is your temporary operating permit to operate legally in Montana areas open to snowmobile use while you wait for your permanent card to arrive.

  3. Receive Your Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate in the Mail

    Your Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate will arrive by mail in 2-3 weeks. (Use your Temporary Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate to snowmobile immediately after passing the course and use until your permanent card arrives.)

    Ready? Start the Course Today →

A Comprehensive Course in Montana Snowmobile Safety Education

Developed Specifically for Montana Snowmobile Riders

Snowmobile Basics Instruction

This online snowmobile license course is based on The Handbook of Montana Snowmobile Regulations that was developed and printed by Snowmobile Ed specifically for the Montana State Parks for use in classroom instruction.

This official training program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to be a safe and responsible snowmobile rider in MT.

The Handbook of Montana Snowmobile Regulations

Snowmobile Ed is the only snowmobile safety course provider that develops print materials on behalf of state government agencies responsible for snowmobile laws & regulations.

Screenshot of the “Positioning Yourself for Safer Riding” section of the course

In this course you’ll learn why mastering the basic riding positions is the key to safe snowmobiling.

Comprehensive Snowmobile Rider Education Content

The Today's Snowmobile Rider in Montana Course features easy to understand snowmobile safety instructions and hundreds of detailed illustrations to help you improve your snowmobile rider skills and become a better, more prepared operator of the snowmobile.

This online snowmobile safety course will teach you the things every rider must know to operate these vehicles safely, ethically, and responsibly and in compliance with state or provincial legal requirements.

Screenshot, common snowmobile parts

More than three million people in the United States and Canada snowmobile each winter, enjoying more than 230,000 miles of groomed public trails.

Screenshot, ORV Riding Over Rocks, Logs, and Bumps

You’ll learn the fundamentals of group riding including signaling other snowmobilers with the Communication Safety System (CSS).

Instructional Animations

Your snowmobile rider safety education is reinforced by getting hands-on. Touch, drag, drop, swipe, and more as you progress through the online safety course.

Interactive learning activities combined with studying the learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter help you enjoy snowmobile riding more safely and responsibly.

  • Sample course instructional animation “Riding Positions: Riding Uphill”

    Sample course instructional animation “Riding Positions: Riding Uphill”

  • Sample course instructional animation “Riding Positions”

    Sample course instructional animations "Riding Positions"