1) In most areas, snowmobiles are not subject to enforceable laws when operated off public roads.
False: Laws pertaining to snowmobiles fall under both provincial and federal legislation wherever they are operated. Municipalities also often have bylaws regulating snowmobile travel.
2) Cornering can be impeded by loose and worn out steering parts.
True: Snowmobiles should not be operated when excessive "free play" is encountered while turning the handlebars back and forth. This condition can cause serious loss of steering control
3) You should always layer your footwear when snowmobiling for safe winter driving.
True: Layering footwear along with clothing ensures that your feet stay warm and dry, and also helps to wick away perspiration.
4) Operating a snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol is a major factor in most snowmobile crashes.
True: About three-quarters of snowmobile mishaps involve alcohol consumption, and 73 per cent of these occur between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
5) If skis on a snowmobile tend to hunt back and forth aggressively, it probably means that they are out of alignment.
True: Ski misalignment is the most likely cause of this condition, although other possible causes should also be considered and checked.
6) Fewer snowmobile collisions occur when snowmobilers are riding off trail.
False: Over 85 per cent of snowmobile fatalities occur off marked trails.
7) Frostbite usually affects snowmobilers most seriously on the nose, cheeks and neck.
True: The head, ears and neck are protected by the helmet while the vehicle itself usually serves to shield the hands and feet. Therefore, the nose, cheek and neck are the most exposed parts.
