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Unfamiliar Territory
Whenever you enter an area that is new to you, drive
with extreme caution. There may be obstructions hid-
den beneath the snow. Go slow enough to recognize
potential hazards such as fences or fence posts,
brooks crossing your path, rocks, sudden dips, guy
wires and countless other obstacles which could
result in a termination of your snowmobile ride.
Driving off established trails and in the woods
requires reduced speed and increased vigilance.
Driving too fast in an area can make even minor
obstacles very hazardous. Even hitting a small rock
or stump could throw your snowmobile out of control
and cause injury to its riders. Even when following
existing tracks, be cautious. Travel at a speed so you
can see what is around the next bend or over the top
of the hill.
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Hidden Wires
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.
Riding Uneven Surfaces
Unplanned jumps of snowdrifts, snowplow ridges,
culverts, indistinguishable objects or sudden drops in
the trail can be dangerous. A good way to help see
these terrain variations is to wear the proper 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
acceleration and brace yourself for the impact. Knees
must be flexed to act as shock absorbers.
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