Driver Training
Next Driver Training Course - Courses will be held at the Yarker Clubhouse Later in the Fall of 2011
Please pre-register 2 weeks in advance to allow time to order the Student Information Packages.
Please email driver.training.ridgerunners@gmail.com or call one of our driver trainers to register or for more information.
Chris Hammer - chrisandlynn@ripnet.com
Tracey Parker - 613-386-1066
The Driver Training Course
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has a contract with the Ministry of Transportation to train students in the safe operation of snowmobiles. A motorized Snow Vehicle Licence or a valid Ontario Drivers Licence of any class is required by anyone who operates a snowmobile off their own property.
Age Requirement
In order to attend, a student must be 12 years of age or over on the day the course begins.
Course Material
All course material is supplied by the Ministry of Transportation.
Course Fees
The course fee is currently set at $40.00 by the Ministry of Transportation and includes all course materials.
Length of Course
The course is a minimum of six hours of classroom instruction.
Course Content
- History and development of Snowmobiles
- Motorized snow vehicle laws of Ontario
- Trespass to property Act.
- Occupies Liability Act.
- General Features and Theory of Operation of a Snowmobile
- Operation and general maintenance of a snowmobile
- Preparation of a snowmobile for safe operation
- Pre-Ride Inspection
- Procedure Trouble Shooting
- Operation of the snowmobile and recognizing hazards
- Snowmobile Clothing
- Coping with emergencies and cold weather survival
- Promoting a more positive and responsible attitude and behaviour when operating a snowmobile.
Certificates/Licenses
Upon the successful completion of the driver training course including a written exam, a student is issued a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence. Students who possess a valid Ontario Drivers Licence of any class at the time of taking the course are given a card certifying completion of the course.
Please note that anyone who has lost a driver's license because of a court or police action will not be issued a Motorized Snow Vehicle Driver's License.
