SAFETY INFORMATION 37
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Always be on the lookout for hidden wires, especially in areas that
may have been farmed at one time or another. Too many accidents
have been caused by running into wires in the fields, guy wires next to
poles and roads, and into chains and wires used as road closures.
Slow speeds are a must.
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Unplanned jumps of snowdrifts, snowplow ridges, culverts, indistin-
guishable objects or sudden drop in the trail can be dangerous. You
can avoid them by wearing the proper color lenses or face shields and
by operating at a lower speed.
A good way to help seeing these terrain variations is to wear the prop-
er color lenses or face shields and by operating at a lower speed.
Crouch (stand) towards the rear of the vehicle and keep the skis up
and straight ahead. Apply partial throttle and brace yourself for the im-
pact. Knees must be flexed to act as shock absorbers.
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Your snowmobile is not designed to operate or turn on pavement of
public streets, roads or highways. Avoid road traveling. If you must do
so, and it is permitted, reduce speed and stay on the edge of the way
where you can find snow to help providing capabilities to maintain di-
rectional control.
As snowmobile trails often cross roadways it is important for riders to
know the proper crossing procedures. When approaching a roadway,
signal to others that you are stopping at the intersection and slowly
come to a complete stop back from the road's edge. In some cases,
you will be approaching the road from a ditch or snowbank. Choose a
place where you know you can climb without difficulty. Stop com-
pletely at the top of the bank and wait for all traffic to clear. Then, look
carefully in both directions before crossing at a 90° angle. If needed,
assume a standing position to look both ways. Be wary of parked ve-
hicles. When you are certain that the road is clear proceed straight
across the intersection without hesitation. Each rider needs to come to
a complete stop, look both ways and then proceed when the roadways
is clear of oncoming traffic.
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Never ride on railroad tracks. It is illegal. Railroad tracks and railroad
rights-of-way are private property. A snowmobile is no match for a
train. Before crossing a railroad track, stop, look and listen.
RIDE SAFELY
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