Safe snowmobiling
While snowmobiling is a fun family activity enjoyed by millions, a snowmobile is only as safe as the driver controlling the vehicle, which is why the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Association (FHWA) teamed up to create a series of public service announcements accentuating that speed and alcohol don’t mix while snowmobiling.
Alcohol consumption is a leading cause of snowmobiling accidents and snowmobiling-related fatalities. Alcohol affects a driver in multiple ways, including:
- Maintaining a steady pace that allows a driver to see far enough ahead for adequate breaking distance.
- Travelling at a safe speed so drivers can see and recognize important trail markers.
- Not overriding headlights.
- Riding on groomed trails.
For more information on state snowmobile associations, safety training courses and to see the public service announcements, visit www.snowmobileinfo.org.