Just Curious Poll

have you taken a safety course Questions 1&2.Do you think a couse should be mandator

  • yes

    Votes: 7 19.4%

  • no

    Votes: 14 38.9%

  • yes

    Votes: 11 30.6%

  • no

    Votes: 4 11.1%
  • Total voters
    36
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Please Be Honest! How Many People On This Site Have Taken A Adult Safety Course Through The State Or Club In Which They Live In?

Also Do You Feel A Course Should Or Should Not Be Mandatory
 
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sorry i thought you could split the poll just anwser yes or no to the top two ok,and post your reply on the second question.i have taken a course and also certified with the state of new york to also give the tests,and i also feel it should be mandatory ever year.to many people getting hurt and dieing on thease things.getting a little awareness before the season starts is a good thing. and the only reason we have a good turnout at the courses i give is the kids here in ny have to take it to ride without adult supervision up to 18yrs old. but i dont see many adults taking thease courses
 
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I haven't taken a course and I personally don't feel they should be mandatory. With that said... I feel there are a lot of people that could benefit from them but it still comes down to the problem that you can't regulate common sense and good judgement. And not that I'm an irresponsible, careless rider but I'm not sure that if I went through a course I would ride any different that I do now... but it's the common sense that makes me stay on my side of the trail, slow down when people are coming the other way, pass only when it's clear and safe, etc.

Now maybe if they made you watch a video of all the sled wrecks from the previous year so you can see what can happen and how it affects families, etc., that would make people think a little more each time they climb on. I don't think the root problem is that people don't know what they should do it's that they don't think and that's something that's difficult to regulate.
 
i think for a first sled registered they should mandate the course, but every year-NO. as you said a lot of people could use the course judging by how some people ride. for some seasoned riders this is a nusance(sp?) and the state would take advantage of laws that came through.
 
Maine cant afford the courses. just did a 5 page report on it. so instead of having the course in a classroom they invested money into CDs for your computer where you take a 2 hour course instead of the 8 hour classroom courses. cant afford the classroom courses and dont have the facilitys so i think that the CD was a good idea because poeple can take the test in the comfort of there own home for free. i havent gotten my hands on the CD but i do read the laws and everything in the law book.
 
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I haven't taken a course and I personally don't feel they should be mandatory. With that said... I feel there are a lot of people that could benefit from them but it still comes down to the problem that you can't regulate common sense and good judgement. And not that I'm an irresponsible, careless rider but I'm not sure that if I went through a course I would ride any different that I do now... but it's the common sense that makes me stay on my side of the trail, slow down when people are coming the other way, pass only when it's clear and safe, etc.

Now maybe if they made you watch a video of all the sled wrecks from the previous year so you can see what can happen and how it affects families, etc., that would make people think a little more each time they climb on. I don't think the root problem is that people don't know what they should do it's that they don't think and that's something that's difficult to regulate.
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I really dont think you understand what the safety course is. Everything you mention has to do with riding on groomed snowmobile trails . Thats not what is represented with the safety course ,as a matter of fact when I took the course there were no such a thing as groomed trails! The safety course is for people to learn and understand the snowmobile ,and how it operates just as much as how to drive and ride it! Ettiquete, responsibility ,respect for the vehicle as well as for land owners and other riders , is what is stressed in safety,also how to maintain and take care of, how to change a drive belt, spark plugs,etc... I know this is common sense to you and me ,but alot of people have no idea! Yes , I think everyone should have to take the course, you , Me ,and everyone that wants to operate a snowmobile, wheather on groomed trails or in their back yards!
 
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I sat threw the course last year with my 10 year old.It was pretty interesting.It refreshed me on a few things i have forgotten over the years.My son was pretty excited about passing the class and is looking forward to doing some riding this year,if it ever snows!
 
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