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Road Crossing with a Group
The safest way to cross a road with a group is to post a road guard.
This person will dismount and take a position that permits sight
down the road in both directions. The road guard's job is to signal
the other riders when it is safe to cross and stop them when it is not.
Usually the rider immediately behind the leader becomes the road
guard. When everyone has crossed, the road guard drops back
into the group just ahead of the trail rider. The new second in line
becomes the road guard at the next crossing. This method is called
rotating road guards.
An alternative method of road crossing is called designated road
guards. One or two of the most experienced riders are predesignated
as road guards for all road crossings. When a crossing
is completed, the leader must stop the column and allow the road
guards to pass the other riders and return to a position just behind
the leader prior to the next road crossing. This method is best
suited for riding with a group of beginners, children, or unusually
slow riders.
Emergencies
The best way to deal with a snowmobile emergency is to avoid it
entirely. To do this, maintain your snowmobile, plan your ride, dress
appropriately, and ride responsibly. But if an unforeseen problem
does occur, be ready to deal with it.
If lost, backtrack if possible. If backtracking is not possible, stay
put and wait to be found. In case of heavy snow fall or major
mechanical malfunction, build a fire, erect a shelter, remain with your
snowmobile, and stay warm and dry as possible until help arrives.
Medical problems can present the most pressing emergencies.
Frostbite, hypothermia, and snow blindness are some of the most
common problems.
Frostbite is the crystallization of fluids and soft tissue of the skin.
The skin becomes flushed, then progresses to a white or grayish
yellow skin tone. Mental confusion sets in and judgement is
impaired. In advanced cases, shock is present, and death becomes
a real possibility. Minor frostbite is treated by slowing warming
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