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DNR Safety Training
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The most positive aspect of being a part of the Andover Sno Dragons
Snowmobile Club is being able to provide instruction on the safe use of
snowmobiles to the young riders of the area. The club hosts the
Minnesota DNR Youth Snowmobile Safety Course, having several State
Certified Instructors among our group. We have the participants review
all the materials provided for us by the MN DNR, as well as have them
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The Law (since October 1, 2002): Anyone born after December 31, 1976
must
have a snowmobile safety certificate to operate a snowmobile
anywhere
in Minnesota. The Youth and Young Adult Safety Course is available to
youth ages 11 years and older (although students are eligible to
participate in the course and take the tests at age 11, the DNR will not
issue their official valid safety certificate until their 12th
birthday). Persons 16 years of age and older are eligible to take the
Adult Safety Course instead if they choose. |
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The Youth Course covers operating
procedures, machine maintenance, rules and regulations, accident
prevention, environmental awareness, and a code of ethics ("trail
etiquette"). The course includes both a written and a riding
performance test that must be passed. The youth then receive a
certificate of completion that serves as their "temporary permit",
until they receive their actual card in the mail from the DNR. Their
Snowmobile Safety Certificate must be carried with them when they ride
snowmobiles in Minnesota.
For Youth (ages 11 and up), fall 2007 class schedules are as
follows: Class 1: October 1st and 3rd, 2007; Monday
and Wednesday evening from 6-9:30 PM
Class 2:
October 8th and 10th, 2007; Monday and Wednesday evening from 6-9:30 PM
Both Classes will come back Saturday
October 13th, 2007 at 8:00 AM for written and driving tests
Students have to be present at all 3 sessions in order to get
their certificate, and the cost is $10.00.
These classes will be at Oak View Middle School on Hanson Blvd.
Please fill out the form and mail with payment :
Youth Safety Training Course Signup
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The Adult Course takes a close look at
the causes of accidents, speed and reaction times, stopping distances,
group riding, and the effects of long term injuries and death on
family and friends. In addition to receiving their DNR Safety
Certificate, adults can get an endorsement on their actual driver's
license after successful completion of the course.
There is another ways to earn the Adult Safety Certificate. Snowmobilers over the age of 16 can
do the following:
1. The Minnesota DNR has developed an Independent Study CD to
complete the requirements of the Adult Snowmobile Course. The CD is
available by contacting the DNR Information Center at 1-888-646-6367,
or 651-296-6157, or
info@dnr.state.mn.us. |
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To learn the dates and
times of additional DNR Safety classes being offered, please contact the
Minnesota DNR or
Minnesota United Snowmobile Association (MnUSA) for listings of
other Snowmobile Safety Training classes being offered around the state,
or contact the Snowmobile Safety Training Program Headquarters at
1-800-366-8917.
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