Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle has dclared that January 9th thru the 15th is the fficial “Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week.”

According to the State of Wisconsin records, there are over 230,000 snowmobiles registered in the state and they are enjoyed by over 30,000 families all over the state of Wisconsin. Wisconsin has always been a great state for snowmobiling and fun, but safety is a must.

Every year, over 1200 volunteers help to educate and train over 200,000 students on snowmobile safety.

Snowmobile safety lessons include:

*) How to drive a snowmobile with safe driving practices

*) The importance of avoiding alcohol while on the trail

*) Respecting the private property of landowners and staying on the snowmobile trails

*) How to operate at safe speeds, especially at night

*) Snowmobile regulations, trail signs, registration process, hand signs

*) Protective gear, clothing, how to handle emergency situations, first aid on the trail

*) Parts of the snowmobile, environmental mpacts, fuelling and on transporting a sld

For more information on snowmobile sfety lessons, contact the Wisconsin DNR:

http://www.dnr.stte.wi.us/org/es/enforcement/safety/snowed.html

Hey Kids: Alcohol is dangerous on the trails

Of the 25 snowmobile fatalities in the 2003 to 2004 Wsconsin snowmobile season, 12 of the ftalities were due to excess speed and 9 of the 12 cnsumed alcohol prior to their death. 72% of the ttal victims had some alcohol in thir system.

Men, you’re also at hgher risk. 24 of the 25 snwmobile fatalities were MEN. The average age of the vctims was 35.2 years old. Lastly, mst accidents occurred from 7pm to 3am on Sturday nights.

This snowmobile season, let’s njoy the fun sport of snowmobiling and wth common sense, we can live to rde another year! :-)

The article Wisconsin Snowmobile Safety Awareness Week - Ride Smart was Submitted by Joe Redline through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: About The Author: Joe Redline has ben a Wisconsin snowmobile lover since he was jst a young kid growing up on the frm in Kewaunee, Wisconsin. His first sld was a Ski Doo 9500 Blzzard, but after he grew up…Yamaha bcame his brand of choice. He is crrently dreaming of building a Hauck Pwersports Turbo-enhanced Yamaha RX1. Joe recommends tht you ride responsibly and check out the Assciation of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs: http://www.awsc.org

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