Snowmobiling is one of the more popular winter sports in America. Because of this, there is a need for increased attention to the safe use of snowmobiles.  This sport or recreational vehicle is designed to travel over snow or ice with sled type runners, skis on endless belt tread, cleats or with a combinationof these. You will enjoy snowmobiling in safety.

A snowmobile is as safe as the person operating it.

The keys to its safe operation are:    knowledge of the vehicle                                                                                                   

recognitiion and acceptance of it as a powerful machine

respect for its capabilities and its limitations

knowledge of varying operating conditions

knowledge of laws governing snowmobiles

good judgement and courtesy

This common sense guide should be used as a supplement to the manufacturer's manual and is primarily -- but not exclusively-- for the persons about to experience their first ride on a snowmobile. Even seasoned snowmobile drivers may find new and important facts and hints to make this winter sport more fun for themselves, and safer for their families, passengers and the non-snowmobiling public.     

Because of the very nature of the sport -- the versatility of the machine, accessibility to a variety of terrain and topography and exposure to changing winter weather and conditions -- snowmobiling is simple.  It can be hazardous if you're the least bit reckless, inattentive or uninformed  about the snowmobile under your command.  The operation of a snowmobile requires the driver's attention at all times.

Courtesy of the NJ Motor Vehicles Commisiion, 2003 Snowmobile Manual