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Driver Training Program

The OFSC, under Ministry Of Transportation authorization, offers a Driver Training Program to persons over 12 years of age on the date of the course. 409 Club Instructors teach the course under a structure set up within the OFSC.

Driver Training Office
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
501 Welham Road, Unit 9,
Barrie, Ontario, Canada L4N 8Z6

Telephone : 705 739 7669 Ext. 238
Fax. : 705 739 5005
Email : drivertrain@ofsc.on.ca

Book Early! Class Sizes are Limited!!DECEMBER 5, 2009 and JANUARY 9, 2010

Reserved Spaces for Club Members until November 1, 2009. Must Be PREPAID... CASH ONLY PREFERRED! . . .

Call GREG SNIDER at (705) 887-63933 for registration forms and info or the Club at (705) 887-1288.

Age -- 12 years old by the date of the course Fee -- currently $30.00 set by the MTO to provide a self supporting program Length of Course – minimum of 6 hours Number of students – maximum of 20 at each training session Course Material – is approved by the MTO

Course Content

• History and development of Snowmobiles
• Motorized snow vehicle laws of Ontario
• Trespass to property Act.
• Occupiers Liability Act
• General Features and Theory of operation of a Snowmobile
• Operation and general maintenance of a snowmobile
• Pre-ride inspection
• Procedure Trouble Shooting
• Operation of the snowmobile and recognizing hazards
• Snowmobile clothing
• Coping with emergencies and cold weather survival
• Promoting a more positive and responsible attitude and behaviour when operating a snowmobile

Upon successful completion of the course including a written exam, a student is issued a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence. A motorized Snow Vehicle Licence or a valid Drivers Licence is required to operate a snowmobile off your own property.