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ADULT SECTION
Operation Warnings
Wire fences are a serious hazard. Teach
your child to always be on the alert for
fences. Single strands are especially
dangerous, since there can be a great
distance between posts. Guy wires on
utility poles are also difficult to
distinguish. Teach your child to
reduce speed when traveling near
poles, posts, or other obstacles.
Teach your child that the sound of the
machine will make it difficult to hear
the sound of approaching vehicles. Do
not allow your child to operate the snowmobile on or near roads and
railroad tracks.
Teach your child what it means to drive defensively. Never tailgate
and always allow ample stopping distances.
Your child must be taught to always be alert and pay attention to the
driving area ahead.
When teaching inexperienced operators to ride, set up a nearby
predetermined course. Establish boundaries and make sure the
operator(s) know and understand them. Make sure they know how to
drive and control the snowmobile before you allow them to make
supervised longer distance runs. Teach them proper snowmobile
courtesy.
It’s a good idea to predetermine some hand signals as a way to
communicate with your child while giving instruction. It may be
difficult for your child to hear your voice over the sound of the
snowmobile and through a helmet.
