Snowmobile Driver Training Course & Certification

Three Different Types of Trainings

Whether you want training and certification in as little as two hours with our online training or a more robust, customizable option like you get with our DIY training kits or on-site training, we can help you get the training certificate you need in the way you want it and at a price you can afford.

Online Training

Online is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores. Online training is also eligible for bulk pricing discounts for groups of 16+ trainees.

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Training Kits

The kit is for those who want to do the training themselves. It’s a reusable training presentation that is used to train groups of people all at one time in one location. If you need to train a trainer to use the kit we offer a train the trainer online course.

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Train the Trainer

Train the trainer courses are online and meant to certify a single individual to use the training kit to train others. The kit is included with the train the trainer online course for no additional cost and is reusable. The result is a lifetime certification.

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What's in the Training?

Our Snowmobile Safety training course is Canada compliant, and our online version fulfills Canada’s classroom training requirement. This class contains sections on anatomy and inspection, safe operations, hazards, emergency response, and more.

This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required by Canada.

While there are no specific standards for snowmobiles, operators must still adhere to PPE standards when applicable. Additionally, many states, provinces, municipalities, and companies may have additional standards, as do some industries.

Canada Standards

CSA Z462 – Protective Clothing & Equipment
OHS Regulation 8.12 – Safety Headgear use with all-terrain
vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles

Why Do I Need Training?

Because snowmobiles are relatively easy to operate, the hazards associated with them are often overlooked or minimized. Every year, snowmobile accidents cause an estimated 200 deaths and about 14,000 injuries.

Excessive speed, operating while impaired, inexperienced drivers, and poor judgment are the leading causes of snowmobile accidents.

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Did You Know?

Almost 100,000 full-time jobs are generated by the snowmobile industry in North America.

The average snowmobiler rides 920 miles per year.

There were almost 125,000 snowmobiles sold worldwide last year. About 53,000 of those were sold in the United States, while just over 47,000 were sold in Canada. (Source: ISMA)

There are 230,000 miles of marked snowmobile trails in North America. (Source: SnowGoer)

Safety Videos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a snowmobile be operated on public roads?

Depending on where you are operating, you may be allowed to take a snowmobile onto public roads. If this is the case, follow all traffic laws, including right-of-way laws. Do not operate on a public road if it isn’t permitted by local ordinances. If snowmobiles aren’t allowed on the roads, the local laws should outline where you may ride.

What are the four basic riding positions?

There are four basic riding positions that operators can use: sitting, kneeling, posting, and standing. On a snowmobile, the operator makes up a significant percentage of the total weight of the machine. Using your weight and position can greatly increase the maneuverability of your machine.

How do I safely transport a snowmobile?

Snowmobiles can be transported by trailer or in the back of a pickup truck. In either case, it is best to use loading ramps with cleats or brackets and straps that attach to the truck or trailer, so they don’t come off while you are loading the machine. A stable snowbank can also be used instead of loading ramps.