Staying Safe on a Sled Starts with Education

EAST LANSING, MI / ACCESSWIRE / December 19, 2018 / Be it your first or 1,000th ride, being aware of safe snowmobiling practices is always important. A good place to learn or refresh your skills is at the recently revised website www.saferiderssafetyawareness.org, operated by the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

The Safe Riders! Snowmobile Safety Awareness website provides essential and detailed materials pertaining to snowmobile safety in an easy-to-understand format. The site also includes short quizzes to help improve your knowledge about safe snowmobiling practices.

Educational topics range from preparing to ride, knowing important snowmobile parts, dangers to avoid and emergency preparedness, along with safe riding tips and recommendations.

"Snowmobiling is enjoyed by millions of people but like any sport, isn't without risks," said Greg Hiles, president of ASCA. "Reviewing the videos and information on the Safe Riders! website and then taking the quizzes is a fun way to learn and retain necessary safety information."

"It's always good to stay informed and up-to-date on new safety advancements and best practices," said Hiles. He encourages individuals, snowmobile clubs and snowmobile riding educators to use The Safe Riders! Snowmobile Safety Awareness site as an educational resource.

For more snowmobile safety information and best practices, visit www.snowmobileinfo.org. For more information on snowmobile associations and clubs, visit www.snowmobilers.org.

SOURCE: ACSA