Ski and Snowboard Tours: Safety and Emergency Procedures

Ski and Snowboard Tours: Safety and Emergency Procedures

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important safety precaution to take before going on a ski or snowboard tour?

  1. Check the weather forecast.
  2. Wear appropriate clothing.
  3. Bring a first aid kit.
  4. Tell someone where you are going.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you get lost while on a ski or snowboard tour?

  1. Stay calm and try to find your way back.
  2. Call for help on your cell phone.
  3. Wait for someone to come looking for you.
  4. Build a shelter and wait for the storm to pass.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you see an avalanche?

  1. Run away from the avalanche.
  2. Try to outrun the avalanche.
  3. Find a safe place to shelter.
  4. Call for help on your cell phone.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you are caught in an avalanche?

  1. Try to swim to the surface.
  2. Cover your mouth and nose with your hands.
  3. Curl up into a ball and protect your head.
  4. Call for help on your cell phone.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most common cause of ski and snowboard accidents?

  1. Collisions with other skiers or snowboarders.
  2. Falling off the lift.
  3. Running into a tree or other object.
  4. Getting lost.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to avoid collisions with other skiers or snowboarders?

  1. Ski or snowboard in control.
  2. Be aware of your surroundings.
  3. Yield to skiers or snowboarders who are uphill from you.
  4. All of the above.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What should you do if you see someone who is injured on the slopes?

  1. Call for help on your cell phone.
  2. Stay with the injured person until help arrives.
  3. Try to move the injured person to a safer location.
  4. All of the above.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the best way to stay safe while skiing or snowboarding?

  1. Wear a helmet.
  2. Ski or snowboard in control.
  3. Be aware of your surroundings.
  4. All of the above.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important thing to remember when skiing or snowboarding?

  1. Have fun.
  2. Be safe.
  3. Respect other skiers and snowboarders.
  4. All of the above.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended slope angle for beginners?

  1. Less than 15 degrees.
  2. 15-25 degrees.
  3. 25-35 degrees.
  4. More than 35 degrees.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the proper way to fall while skiing or snowboarding?

  1. Fall forward with your arms out in front of you.
  2. Fall backward with your arms behind you.
  3. Fall to the side with your arms tucked in.
  4. Fall straight down with your arms and legs extended.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended speed for beginners on a ski slope?

  1. Less than 10 mph.
  2. 10-15 mph.
  3. 15-20 mph.
  4. More than 20 mph.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the proper way to stop while skiing or snowboarding?

  1. Use your edges to slow down and come to a stop.
  2. Drag your feet on the snow to slow down.
  3. Use your poles to slow down and come to a stop.
  4. All of the above.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended way to get on and off a ski lift?

  1. Wait for the lift to stop completely before getting on or off.
  2. Load and unload quickly to avoid slowing down the lift.
  3. Keep your skis or snowboard parallel to the lift when getting on or off.
  4. All of the above.
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the proper way to ride a ski lift?

  1. Sit up straight and hold onto the safety bar.
  2. Lean back and relax.
  3. Talk to the people around you.
  4. All of the above.