The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Vermont certification.

 

Riding Your Snowmobile

Crossing a Road

• Select a crossing point that offers good visibility in both directions.
• Before crossing, come to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road.
• Look both ways and yield to oncoming traffic.
• Drive forward slowly. A snowmobile is hard to handle on pavement.
• Drive straight across the road, not at angle, to minimize the distance you need to travel.
• Large snow banks often line both sides of the road.
• To drive down a bank:
  • Use the posting position.
  • Lean toward the top of the bank as you descend.
  • Never attempt this if there’s oncoming traffic.
• To climb a bank, lean toward the bank and apply the throttle.
• When traveling in a group, appoint a crossing guard who:
  • Crosses the road first.
  • Gets off his or her snowmobile.
  • Watches for traffic traveling in both directions.
  • Signals for one snowmobile at a time to cross the road.

Remember … If you need extra traction, use the standing position with your feet as far back on the running boards as possible and try bouncing up and down.