Effective December 21, 2010, the Vermont State Police changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Snowmobile Rider in Vermont online course—the official snowmobile rider education course of the Vermont State Police.

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

Riding Your Snowmobile

Riding Downhill

Use the sitting position.
Sit as far back on the seat as possible.
Stay focused and be prepared to stop—losing control is the greatest hazard.
Do not release the clutch. Keep the clutch engaged to help you slow down.
Pump the brake (alternately squeezing and releasing the brake) every few seconds to maintain a slow speed or stop. Applying a hard brake abruptly can cause the snowmobile to slide.
If you are at the top of a hill and other snowmobiles are coming up, let them pass you before going down.