Mountain Security Quiz - Adults

Mountain security quiz - Adults

Attention : several responses may be possible for some questions !

1. How many levels does the European scale for avalanche risk have ?

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

2. On an off piste slope with three friends:

a. You all ski at the front

b. You ski one after the other, but not simultaneously

c. You ski one behind the other

3. A “plate (patch) with wind” (plaque à vent) is:

a. An area where there is wind

b. An accumulation of snow due to the wind

c. The summit of a piste in full wind

d. Always present after a strong wind

4. Wearing a Helmet for everyone, especially for children, is:

a. Compulsory

b. Strongly recommended

c. Recommended to avoid injuring others

5. On a piste, I stop:

a. In the middle, in order to be seen

b. At the edge

c. When the piste widens

d. Underneath a ridge

6. When I encounter an injured skier:

a. I reassure the injured

b. I move the victim

c. I plant the skis crossed just above

d. I take his equipment

7. To call for help:

a. I shout

b. I wave my arms

c. I descend at full speed to the station, forgetting the rules of good conduct

d. I telephone the number indicated on the piste map

e. I call 112

8. In snow on a busy trail:

a. I reduce my speed

b. I accelerate and stay near the edge

c. I give priority to the lower skier

d. I have priority over « normal skiers »

9. What is signified by the yellow and black chequered flag?

a. Avalanche risk at levels 3 and 4

b. Risk of goats on the slope

c. A completion is taking place

10. My cigarette buts and sweet wrappers:

a. I leave them on the slope for the marmots

b. I keep them and put them in a bin

c. I stop smoking tomorrow

d. I eat them as not to leave any rubbish