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DNR Safety Training

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 listen to speakers on the subject of snowmobile safety.

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.

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

 


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.


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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