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Driver
Training Program The
Organization
Under the authority of the Motorized Snow Vehicle Act, The Minister of Transportation
has authorized the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) as an agent to
issue snow vehicle operator's licences. The OFSC provides members of the public
with the knowledge and skills required to operate a motorized snow vehicle safely.
The Ministry approves the curriculum and all revisions to the curriculum. The
chief Master Instructor is the OFSC contact person for the purposes of this agreement.
 The
Club Instructors report to the Master Instructor and the Master Instructor reports
to the Chief Master Instructor. The Chief Master Instructor reports to Ministry
of Transportation Ontario, the Chair of Driver Training and to the Chair of Programs
and Club Services. There
are 409 Club Instructors, 20 Master Instructors and one Chief Master Instructor
in the Province. The number of Instructors varies as new Instructors are trained
and others resign. All clubs have at least one instructor. Driver
Training Office
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Driver Training
Office
106 Saunders Road,
Unit 12 Barrie, ON L4N 9A8 Telephone:
705 739 7669 Ext 238
Fax : 705 739 5005
Email: drivertrain@ofsc.on.ca
The
Driver Training Course Age
Requirement
The
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs has a contract with the Ministry of Transportation
to train students in the safe operation of snowmobiles. In order to attend, a
student must be 12 years of age or over on the day the course begins. Course
Material
All
course material is approved by the Ministry of Transportation. Course
Fees
The
course fee is set by the Ministry of Transportation and includes the cost of the
student books. The course fee is reviewed annually. The
Driver Training Program is self supporting from the registration fee and requires
no funding from either the OFSC or MTO. The MTO contract with the OFSC stipulates
that they have the right to audit the Driver Training records including the financial
books. The
course fee is currently set at $ 30.00 by MTO and includes all course materials.
Length
of Course
The
course is a minimum of six hours of classroom instruction Number
of Students
The
course size is limited to a maximum of 20 students at each training session. Course
Content - History
and development of Snowmobiles
- Motorized
snow vehicle laws of Ontario
- Trespass
to property Act.
- Occupies
Liability Act.
- General
Features and Theory of Operation of a Snowmobile
- Operation
and general maintenance of a snowmobile
- Preparation
of a snowmobile for safe operation
- 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.
Certificates/Licenses
Upon the
successful completion of the driver training course including a written exam,
a student is issued a Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator's Licence. The students
who possess a valid Ontario Drivers Licence of any class at the time of taking
the course are given a card certifying completion of the course. A motorized Snow
Vehicle Licence or a valid Ontario Drivers Licence of any class is required by
anyone who operates a snowmobile off their own property. Anyone
who does not have a valid driver's license because of a court or police action
will not be issued a Motorized Snow Vehicle Driver's License. | 
